| GRADE ASSIGNMENT |
Student grade level and homeroom assignment will be determined by the number
of credits a student has successfully completed. Listed below are the minimum requirements for class assignments:
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Class of 2011, 2012 |
Class of 2009, 2010 |
| To become a Sophomore (grade 10) |
30 credits |
29 credits |
| To become a Junior |
60 credits |
58 credits |
| To become a Senior |
Scheduled for enough credits to graduate |
Scheduled for enough credits to graduate |
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GRADUATION POLICY |
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Only seniors who have successfully completed 116 credits, and have met
all other state and local requirements shall be eligible to receive a
diploma.
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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS |
In order for a student to graduate from Washington Township High School
and receive the State-endorsed Board of Education diploma a student must:
- Successfully meet the proficiency requirements as mandated by the
State of New Jersey which involves passing the High School Proficiency
Assessment (HSPA)
- Satisfactorily complete 116 credits.
- Satisfactorily complete the number of years (courses) as outlined
below:
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Class of 2010 |
Class of 2009 |
Class of 2008 |
Class of 2007 |
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ENGLISH |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
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SOCIAL
STUDIES |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
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MATH |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
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SCIENCE |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
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WORLD
LANGUAGE |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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VISUAL/PERFORMING/
PRACTICAL ARTS |
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2 |
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VISUAL/PERFORMING
ARTS |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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PRACTICAL
ARTS |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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*PE/HEALTH |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
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DRIVERS
EDUCATION |
1MP |
1MP |
1MP |
1MP |
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GRADING PROCEDURES |
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A student's final grade in class will be determined by averaging the results
of quizzes, tests, oral presentations, projects, classwork, homework,
research reports and final exams. These reflect a student's mastery of
areas as described in the course proficiencies. Classroom projects and
outside research reports may be required in some courses. The grading
system will be explained by each classroom teacher.
Progress reports are issued midway through each of the four marking periods.
Report cards are issued four times each year.
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GRADING SYSTEM |
The following grading system is used to evaluate student progress:
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93 |
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100 |
A |
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85 |
- |
92 |
B |
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77 |
- |
84 |
C |
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70 |
- |
76 |
D |
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60 |
- |
69 |
F |
Failing, no credit, may attend summer school for makeup
credit |
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0 |
- |
59 |
F |
Failing, no credit, may NOT attend summer school |
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I |
Incomplete |
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NC |
No Credit |
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M |
Medical Excuse -no credit |
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WP |
Withdraw Passing -no credit |
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WF |
Withdraw Failing -no credit |
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CHANGE OF COURSE |
Once the student course selection process has started, the Guidance Department
will allow changes in course selection until June 1, 2006. The only exceptions will be:
- A course was omitted
- A required course was missing from the student's schedule
- Two courses were scheduled for the same time
- Student was scheduled for a teacher with whom the student had previously
failed a course.
- There is a desire to add a semester course in lieu of a second semester
study hall, provided there are available seats in that particular course during that particular period.
- An incorrect level of a course was scheduled.
- A course requested was canceled due to low enrollment.
- A student made up a course in summer school and is eligible to add
an additional course to his/her schedule.
- A student has registered for a sequential course but has failed the
prerequisite course. The student will have the option of repeating the
failed course or selecting a different subject.
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WITHDRAWING FROM A COURSE |
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Students are required to carry a minimum of 14.5 credits (minimum of six
classes) each semester.
A student withdrawing from a full year course before the end of the 1st
or 2nd marking period will have that course removed from their transcript.
A student withdrawing from a full year course during the 3rd or 4th marking
period will receive a WF (Withdraw Failing) depending
on their performance prior to dropping the course. The WP or WF will appear
on the student's transcript but will not be calculated into the GPA or
class rank.
A student withdrawing from a full year
course during any portion of the 3rd or 4th marking periods will receive a WF
(Withdraw Failing) regardless of their performance to date. A numerical grade
not to exceed 60 will be assigned and will be calculated in determining the
yearly and cumulative numerical average and class rank of the student. The
symbol WF will appear on the report card and permanent record.
Students withdrawing from a semester course must adhere to a similar
timeline that is proportional to a full year course.
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WEIGHTED GRADING PROCEDURES (BOE Policy
#5430) |
Weighted Academic Ranking System - Students are ranked in class using
a weighted ranking system that has two tiers. All Advanced Placement Courses
(AP) will be assigned ten (10) additional points added to the final average.
All other courses designated as weighted will be assigned eight (8) additional
points added to the final average. The weighted grade will be used for
GPA and ranking purposes only and will not appear on the student's transcript
or report card.
The following courses, as identified by departments and approved by the
Board of Education, will be subject to weighted grades:
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English |
Adv. English
9
Adv. English 10
Adv. English II, Honors English II
Adv. English 12, AP English 12 |
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Social
Sciences |
Honors World
History
Honors U.S. History I, AP U.S. History I
Honors U.S. History 2, AP U.S. History 2
AP
Psychology, Issues & Themes in the 2Oth Century, AP European History, AP
Economics, Honors AFJROTC |
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Math |
Adv. Algebra
2
Adv. Geometry
Calculus, AP Calculus, Adv. Pre-Calculus,
AP Computer
Science (JAVA), Pascal, Computer Interfacing and Automation |
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Science |
Honors IPS,
Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry
Anatomy
& Physiology, Honors Physics
AP Biology,
AP Chemistry, AP Physics |
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World
Languages |
French
Intermediate 2, Advanced, AP
German
Intermediate 2, Advanced, AP
Spanish
Intermediate 2, Advanced, AP |
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Business |
CP
Accounting |
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Visual and
Performing Arts |
Art 3, 4, AP
History of Art, AP Studio Art
AP Music
Theory 2, Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra |
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DUAL CREDIT |
Washington Township High School has entered into a program with Gloucester
County College that would grant college credit for courses taken at WTHS.
Gloucester County College has designated a number of course that will
be awarded duel credit (high school and college) upon successful completion.
These courses are noted in the Curriculum Guide. Students participating
in these courses will receive instructions for application. It should
be noted that the transferring of these credits will be at the discretion
of the particular college or university.
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AP English
12 |
AP Physics
“C” |
AP European
History |
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AP US History 1 |
Anatomy/Physiology |
Honors
English 11 |
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AP US History 2 |
AP Biology |
AP History
of Art |
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AP Economics |
AP French |
AP Music
Theory 2 |
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AP Calculus |
AP German |
AP Studio
Art |
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AP Computer
Science JAVA |
AP Spanish |
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AP Chemistry |
Italian I
(through GCC) |
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