Academics
Academics
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- Honor Roll
- Grading Scale & Values
- Late Work and Test Retake Guidelines
- Student Records
Gifted Education & Special Education
In accordance with the Board's philosophy to develop the special abilities of each student, the district shall provide gifted education services and programs designed to meet the individual educational needs of identified students- see Policy 114.
The district shall offer each student with a disability education programs and services that appropriately meet the student's needs for educational, instructional, transitional and related services. A student who requires special education shall receive programs and services according to an individualized education program (IEP). The IEP shall provide access to the district's general curriculum and participation in state and local assessments, including supplemental aids and services that permit the student to be educated, to the maximum extent appropriate, with non-disabled peers. The district shall provide a continuum of placement options to appropriately meet the needs of students with disabilities- see Policy 113.
Keystone Exams are state-required end-of-course assessments and are part of Pennsylvania’s statewide high school graduation requirements for the Class of 2023 and later. Additional information on Keystone Exams may be found on the PDE PA website.
Exeter Township Junior High School will administer Keystone exams during the spring testing windows this school year. Students are expected to take the exam at the end of the course in Algebra I. Students will be re-tested if they did not score at least proficient on this exam at least once.
Pennsylvania System of School Assessments (PSSA)
Exeter Township Junior High School will administer the Math and Reading PSSAs in the spring to 7th grade students. Exeter Township Junior High School will administer the Math, Reading and Science PSSAs in the spring to 8th grade students.
Students will attain honor roll status if, using standard rounding procedures, they achieve at least a 92 percent GPA for a marking period (Gold Eagle – for the school term). Students will attain merit roll status if, using standard rounding procedures, they achieve an 88 percent to a 91.99 percent GPA for a marking period (Silver Eagle – for the school term). Students will not be included on the honor or merit roll if a failing grade appears on their report cards. The term (marking period) GPA does not include weighted grades.
The Junior High will have two levels of honors: Honor Roll and Merit Roll. Honors will be based on the marking period average each quarter.
- Honor Roll = 92% and above
- Merit Roll = 88% - 91.99%
Honor Roll will be calculated by computer without weighted values and printed on the report card. In addition, a student must have all passing and satisfactory grades for the quarter (No “F” grade may appear on the quarterly progress report).
- 100 - 90 = A
- 89 - 80 = B
- 79 - 70 = C
- 69 - 60 = D
- 59 and below = F
Grades are reported using a percentage grade system. To earn credit for a course, a student must score a 60% or higher. Core courses and languages receive 1 credit. Remaining elective/special courses receive .5 credit.
Late Work, Test Make-Up & Test Retake Guidelines
The following guidelines outline Exeter Township Junior High School's expectations regarding late work, test make-up opportunities, test retakes and alternative assignments.
Full Credit – Submitted on Time
Absentee Students
- Students absent from school on the date the assignment was assigned will have 3 days to submit for full credit
- Once the 3 days have expired, the point deduction process may begin (see below)
1-Point or 10% Deduction Per Day
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Submitted 1-3 day(s) after original due date if student was present on date of assignment submission
Absentee Students
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Submitted 1-3 day(s) after return from absence if student is absent the day of assignment submission
Half Credit
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Submitted 4-5 day(s) after original due date if student was present on date of assignment submission
Absentee Students
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Submitted 4-5 day(s) after return from absence if student is absent the day of assignment submission
Acknowledgment Credit
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Submitted 6-10 day(s) after original due date if student was present on date of assignment submission
Absentee Students
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Submitted 6-10 day(s) after return from absence if student is absent the day of assignment submission
*Acknowledgement credit is a recognition that the student has submitted the assignment and the credit earned is at the teacher’s
discretion not to exceed half credit but more than a zero (0).
Zero Credit
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No assignment will be accepted after 10 days (on or after the 11th day) from the original due date, or from the date of return from absence.
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No assignments will be accepted after the last day of the quarter.
Test Make-Up
This is a traditional absence ranging from 1-3 days absent from school
- Student may take the test 1-3 days after returning from school.
Extended Absence
This is an absence that has exceeded 3 consecutive days from school.
- Student may take the test 1-5 days after returning from school.
- Teacher will conduct a brief content review with the student prior to the test being administered.
Test Retakes
Students who qualify to retake a test will also need to complete a related assignment that will accompany the test. Students may only retake one (1) qualifying test per quarter. Below are the steps to test retake.
Eligibility
- Only tests scoring 69% (D) or lower are eligible for test retake
Request
- The student and/or parent must request the retake, in writing, within 5 days of receiving the original test’s grade
Scheduled Retake and Accompanying Assignment
- Teacher and student and/or family will agree on date to take retake test and on the accompanying assignment
- The test retake and accompanying assignment must be completed and submitted within 5 days of the teacher acknowledging the request
Final Test Score
The final score will be the better of the two test scores
Example:
- Original (Test #1) = 68%
- Retake (Test #2) w/ Assignment = 90% / Final Score = 90%
- NOTE: Any grade given to the accompanying assignment will NOT be applied to the final test score.
Alternative Assignments (at Teacher Discretion)
An alternative assignment substitutes for an original assignment that has expired from receiving credit. The alternative assignment is not the
same as the original assignment.
Purpose
- Provide students an opportunity to improve grade prior to the quarter’s end
Eligibility
- Alternative Assignments are only eligible for assignment and submission during the last two weeks of the quarter
The Board recognizes its responsibility for the collection, retention, disclosure and protection of student records. The Board also recognizes the legal requirement to maintain the confidentiality of student records and prohibits the unauthorized access, reproduction, and/or disclosure of student education records and personally identifiable information from such records. The Board shall adopt a comprehensive plan for the collection, maintenance and dissemination of student education records that complies with federal and state laws and regulations and state guidelines. Copies of the adopted student records plan shall be maintained by the district and revised as required by changes in federal or state law and regulations. Copies of the student records plan shall be submitted to the Department of Education, upon request. See Policy 216.