Student Handbook 2018-2019

to receive the GED, classes are provided at various locations in Grayson County. All programs are free of charge. Anyone wishing to enroll in the Adult Education Classes should contact the Grayson County CATE Center Principal, Karen Blevins, at (276)- 773-2951. PROMOTION POLICY : 1. From Grade 6 to Grade 7: students shall pass four (4) academic subjects, three of which shall be READING, ENGLISH and MATHEMATICS. 2. From Grade 7 to Grade 8: students shall pass four (4) academic subjects, three of which shall be READING, ENGLISH and MATHEMATICS. 3. Summer school attendance may be required for promotion.

GRADE LEVEL CLASSIFICATION Students are placed in grade levels based on the following: Grade 6: Promoted from 5 th grade Grade 7: Promoted from 6 th grade Grade 8: Promoted from 7th grade

Grading Scale A 94 - 100 B 86 - 93 C 77 - 85 D 70 - 76 F Below 70

SOL Reward For SOL courses, students will receive additional points to their final grade for passing the SOL in accordance with the following scale:

Pass Proficient (400-499) - Three additional points added to final grade Pass Advanced (500-599) – Five additional points added to final grade Perfect Score (600) –Seven additional points added to final grade

HONOR ROLL An honor roll is compiled at the end of each nine weeks. For students to be included they must have all “A’s” and/or “B’s”. PARENTAL CONFERENCES Parents desiring conferences should call the student’s guidance counselor or an administrator for an appointment. Appointments with a teacher will be scheduled during a teacher’s planning period, before school, or after school, unless special circumstances exist. Upon request of the parent/teacher, an administrator will be present during the conference. SUMMER SCHOOL Summer school is offered on campus every year.

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