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Academics

Why is it important for us to go to school?

What you learn in school will shape the rest of your life. All subjects are equally important in our development.

English and Language Arts teaches us about writing and speech. This is important because speaking, writing, and typing is how we communicate with each other.

Science teaches us about the behavior and structure of our world so we can live better.

Math is everywhere in our world and runs everything. For example, we use math for money, keeping track of time, and statistics.

Social Studies teaches us about what makes people who they are.

History is the study of past successes and failures. History helps us learn from other’s experiences.

Foreign Languages help us understand people from other cultures and allows us to celebrate and appreciate our differences.

Music and Fine Arts open our minds to creativity and allow us to be creative in all that we do.

Sports teach us to work hard, get up when we fall, and compete for what we want.

High School Grade Promotion Requirements

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In accordance with graduation requirements, grade level classification is based on a student’s maximum potential to earn a credit along with the following criteria:

1. To be classified as a sophomore, a student must have passed the number of units equal to his/her maximum potential less 2 units. One unit must be English and one must be math.

2. To be classified as a junior, a student must have passed the number of units equal to his/her maximum potential less than 3 units. One unit must be English II.

3. To be classified as a senior, a student must have passed the number of units equal to his/her maximum potential less 4 units. One unit must be English III.

9th –> 10th

  • English I and Math I plus 4 units = 6 units

10th –> 11th

  • English I and II plus 11 units = 13 units

11th –> 12th

  • English I, II, and III plus 17 units = 20 units

How do I graduate with Honors?

We recognize student academic achievement at graduation ceremonies using a Latin Honors system. High School Latin Honors distinctions are based upon weighted and unweighted grade point averages and will be determined as follows when final grades are determined:

  • Cum Laude (with honors) = 3.95 minimum weighted GPA or 3.5-3.74 unweighted GPA
  • Magna Cum Laude (with great honors) = 4.25 minimum weighted GPA or 3.75-3.90 unweighted GPA
  • Summa Cum Laude (with highest honor) = 4.40 minimum weighted GPA or 3.91-4.0 unweighted GPA