| AIM Center Grading System and Graduation Requirements |
A………………… 90-100
B…………………. 80-89
C…………………. 75-79
D…………………. 70-74
F………………….. Below 70 |
There are three six-week grading periods in each semester. The six-week grade is determined as follows:
Daily Grades………. 2/5
Test Grade…………. 2/5
Six-week Exam……. 1/5 |
| The six-week tests and the semester tests are to be cumulative, i.e. all objectives taught during the six-weeks time frame must be tested on the six-week tests and semester tests. Six-weeks and semester exams will be scheduled when the student completes the required course work. Six-week exams are compulsory for all students. |
(After the ninth grade, students are classified according to the number of credits earned toward graduation.)
Credits Earned Classification:
5½ Grade 10 (Sophomore)
11 Grade 11 (Junior)
16½ Grade 12 (Senior)
22 Total to Graduate |
| Requirements for a Diploma |
To receive a high school diploma from the district, a student must successfully complete the required number of credits and pass a statewide exit-level exam.
The grade 11 exit-level tests, required for students in grade 11, covers English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies and requires knowledge of Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, Integrated Chemistry and Physics, English III, and early American and United States History. A student who does not pass the exit-level assessment will have additional opportunities to take the test. |
Number of Credits
- Minimum Graduation Plan 22
- Recommended High School Program 22 plus advanced classes –see counselor
- Distinguished Achievement Program 22 plus advanced classes- see the counselor
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| Minimum Graduation Program |
| English |
4 Units |
| Math |
3 Units |
| Social Studies |
4 Units |
| Science |
2 Units |
| Physical Education |
1 1/2 Units |
| Health |
1/2 Units |
| Technology |
1 Unit |
| Speech |
1/2 Unit |
| Electives |
5 1/2 Units |
- All students are required to take 4 years of English.
- Students may earn no more than two units in physical education toward state graduation requirements.
- Credits earned in courses that are for “local” credit do not count toward graduation requirements.
- All students must complete at least 22 credits to receive a high school diploma.
- No more that four credits may be earned toward graduation outside the regular classroom.
- In order to graduate, a student must successfully achieve mastery of the TAKS test.
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