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Advanced PlacementThe Advanced Placement Program at Aurora High School is an offering of college level courses and exams for secondary students. It is a special learning experience, which takes a full year. AP courses are typically more challenging and require more work than other high school courses. The AP exam is required for all students who take these courses. Students who fail to take the test will have their course grade unweighted. The Board of Education and the student/parent share the cost of the exam. The board currently pays a portion of the cost with the remaining cost included in the course fee. Exams are given in May on pre‑determined dates established by the College Board. (College credit may be granted for exam scores as determined by individual university policy.) Weighted grades are given to AP courses to compensate for higher expectations. Aurora High School offers AP courses: Studio Art, U.S. History, Biology, U.S. Government, Economics, English Literature & Composition, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, French Language and Culture, Physics B, Spanish Language, Music Theory, Psychology, Statistics, English Language & Composition, and Human Geography. Students and parents should be very sensitive to the demanding nature of Advanced Placement courses. Reading expectations for the classes are extensive. Students will be involved in college level learning experiences, particularly in the areas of writing skills and test taking. Advanced Placement courses place a high degree of emphasis on the student's own self‑motivation, study skills, and the ability to self‑direct his or her own learning. AP courses may require the students to attend activities outside of normal school hours. International Baccalaureate ProgrammeThe International Baccalaureate Programme is a rigorous pre-university course of studies designed for the highly motivated student. The comprehensive two-year curriculum in 11th and 12th grades focuses on a global approach to academic study. Students who complete the IB curriculum enhance their chances for admission to the country’s most selective universities. In addition some universities award college credit and/or scholarships for IB students. The IB exam is required for all students who take these courses. Students who fail to take the test will have their course grade unweighted. Diploma program students lose the weighted grade if they do not finish two year sequence and take the exam. Grades from both internal and external assessments determine the final IB issued score. Students are required to take the IB exams administered in May. Students who are interested in IB must apply for admission to the programme in December of their sophomore year. The Board of Education and the student/parent share the cost of the exams. The board currently pays a portion of the cost with the remaining cost included in the course fee. Weighted grades are given to IB courses to compensate for higher expectations. See Page 42 for additional information. Middle School Enrollment/High School Credit Students who are enrolled in an advanced curriculum at the middle school that is the equivalent of a high school course will receive high school credit for the course. It will be listed on the student’s final transcript as a Pass/Fail course; the student will get credit and the course will count toward their graduation requirements, but it will not be figured into the students final Grade Point Average (GPA). Below is the language from the legislation known as the Ohio Core Curriculum: Every high school may permit students below the ninth grade to take advanced work. If a high school so permits, it shall award high school credit for successful completion of the advanced work and shall count such advanced work toward the graduation requirement of division (B) or (C) of this section if the advanced work was both: Taught by a person who possesses a license or certificate issued under section 3301.071; 3319.22; or 3319.222 of the Revised Code that is valid for teaching high school. Designed by the board of education of the city, local, or exempted village school district, the board of the cooperative education school district, or the governing authority of the chartered nonpublic school as meeting the high school curriculum requirements. Credit Flexibility Credit Flexibility is any alternative coursework, assessment or performance that demonstrates mastery needed to be awarded equivalent credit as approved by the district. Approved credit awarded through this policy will be posted on the student's transcript and counted as required graduation credit in the related subject area or as an elective. The school district will communicate the aspects of the Credit Flexibility policy and program annually and via multiple communication methods. Application Any student and/or parent may apply for credit to be awarded through Credit Flexibility. The student and/or parent will submit an application via the district designated forms. All required information must be presented. The student and/or parent may be required to provide supporting documentation as determined by the administration. Applications may be made twice a year; the deadlines for application are December 1st and May 15th. Review of Application The application will be reviewed by a committee designated by the administration. Upon approval of a completed application, the student will proceed with the learning activity and credit will be awarded accordingly. The administration or designated committee may consult with the related subject department. An appeal may be made to the superintendent or designee should a student’s proposed alternative learning credit be denied. Awarding Credit The student will be eligible to receive credit upon satisfactory completion of the alternative coursework, activity, assessment and/or performance as required by the administration. The following standards and guidelines apply to credit awards: All fees associated with the proposed assessment and/or activities will be at the expense of the student. The total number of credits that may be awarded is not limited. Credit may count toward a related or required course requirement for graduation as approved by the administration and the Board of Education. Credit may also be awarded for electives that do not appear in the local curriculum yet follow under the Ohio Department of Education’s recognized courses. The administration may award a credit for intensive activities in the amount approved based upon the equivalence to a 120 hours course. In any case, fractional units may be awarded. Credit may be earned in intervals no less than a quarter credit. An assessment must be utilized and outlined in the student’s plan. The administration may award a credit or partial credit for any assessments that demonstrates acceleration past any related course or elective course offered at Aurora High School. The student may be awarded a credit or equivalent fraction of a credit for required courses. The credit shall be equivalent to the course credit offered through the school’s curriculum provided the student demonstrates proficiency through an assessment, performance, or work product as required by the administration. Credit can be earned simultaneously for: 1) secondary and post-secondary credit; 2) academic and career technical experiences, or 3) more than one academic content/course area. As approved, credit may be earned from other districts and other educational providers including on-line providers in accordance with operating standards. If a student is a transfer from another district and the student has not completed a flexible credit approved by the other district, the administration shall consider this a new application for credit. The administration may consider partial completion toward partial or full credit as to be determined by the committee. Credits completed in another district before transfer to Aurora High School shall count as graduation credits as awarded by the sending district. The administration may review the transfer credit to determine a substitution for specific courses or adequacy as a pre-requisite course. Tests or assessments used to determine advancement and course credits will be given once annually due to planning for the subsequent school semester/year. Applications are due on the first of May. If tests or other assessments are used, the student must score at an 80% or better to receive credit. The student failing to achieve this score may not apply for the assessment for the same course credit until the next application date. Any assessment for a particular course credit may only be attempted two times. Determining Grades All Credit Flexibility course credit will be reported as a pass/fail grade unless the student chooses to be awarded a letter grade. The choice between the pass/fail option and a letter grade must be made at the time of the application and may not be changed once the application is approved. Grades will be posted on the transcript and included in the student's G.P.A.. Grades will be awarded as determined by the administration. If a student fails to complete the alternative coursework, activity, assessment or performance as stated in the plan provided by the administration, the approval to pursue the proposed credit will be revoked and a failing grade reported. The failing mark will be include in both the transcript and calculated into the G.P.A. The grade must be posted before the credit can count toward graduation, including early graduation. If a student is unable to complete the credit due to illness (with a medical excuse) or other good reason the administration may extend the time permitted or revise the requirements. With medical documentation the administration may also choose to revoke the application without posting a failing grade. Should a student transfer to another district in Ohio, upon request of the student or parent, the district shall forward a copy of the approved application to the new district for their consideration. Access This policy does not in any way prohibit access to on-line education, postsecondary options or services from another district approved by the board. Mentorship Program The Mentorship Program is a planned one-day job shadowing practicum experience available to juniors and seniors who are in good academic standing. This one-day career exploration provides hands on experience with professionals in the community through a mentor/student relationship. Students will be responsible to make application, keep a journal, write an essay, and make a presentation to a committee. More detailed information can be obtained from the mentorship advisor. Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program (PSEOP) The Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program (PSEOP) allows Ohio high school students to earn college credit and/or high school graduation credit through the successful completion of college courses. The PSEOP is open to 9th through 12th grade students enrolled in the state’s public, community and nonpublic high schools. The purpose of the program is to promote rigorous academic pursuits and expose students to options beyond the high school classroom. Students are required to carry at least a 3.0 grade-point average in the subject they wish to pursue at the postsecondary level. Public and non-public high school students may enroll in nonsectarian, college-level courses and receive college credit and/or credit toward graduation from high school. Option A allows the public, community or nonpublic high school student to choose, upon enrollment, college credit or both high school and college credit. In this case, the cost of the program is funded entirely by the student’s family. Option B allows the student to receive both high school and college credit. For public high school and community school students, there is no transfer of tuition between student and college. The Aurora City Schools will pay the college directly. Public high school students electing this option will not be required to pay for tuition, books, materials or fees that are directly related to a course. However, parents should inquire to ensure that they are fully informed about any general fees that may be charged by the college or university that would be the responsibility of the family. By March 30th, students must notify Aurora High School of their intent to participate in the Post-Secondary Options Program by submitting the PSEO intent form. Each of the post-secondary institutions have special entrance requirements which a student must meet. For further information see the guidance department. Athletic Eligibility for Post-Secondary Options For those students electing the Post-Secondary Option, their athletic eligibility will continue to be based upon the grading period used by the high school. The principal (or designee) of those electing the post‑secondary option shall contact participating post-secondary institutions for the purpose of ascertaining grades in courses that are being taken at those institutions. If grades can be obtained, they shall be used to determine whether or not a particular student is passing five credit courses or the equivalent for that preceding grading period. If grades cannot be obtained, the student shall receive an "incomplete" until such time that a grade can be determined. The "incomplete" shall be used in determining the student's eligibility for the next grading period (i.e., an "incomplete" is considered a failing grade). Senior Internship Project Senior Internship Project allows the opportunity for seniors to participate in an independent study program where they can explore, firsthand, a career goal of their choice. The program takes place within the last three weeks of the school year. The time spent on the project must be equal to, or may exceed, the number of hours spent in the school day. (30 hours per week) All seniors are eligible, but must be passing all subjects and have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for the third nine weeks up to the day the Senior Internship Project begins and meets the other requirements. The grade earned in each course by the time the student leaves the school in early May is the final grade. Some students may wish to continue to attend some classes at school during the project for various reasons, in which case the final grade will be given at the end of the semester. (AP and IB courses must be attended through the exam.) Student Responsibilities: Determine what is to be learned during the project. Obtain a community sponsor and faculty advisor. Make application to the Project Committee. Maintain weekly contact with faculty advisor. Keep a daily journal to be shared with faculty advisor. Make a formal presentation at a symposium. The final evaluation will become part of the student's permanent record. Non‑Discrimination Statement (Title IX) All of the courses, programs, and activities presented in this handbook are open to all students regardless of sex, provided that the students have met all established requirements. This policy meets all requirements and directions of the U.S. Department of Education under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 as contained in Section 86 of the Federal Register, p. 24128. Awards Directory: userfiles userfiles -> Class Schedule Credit Class Schedule userfiles -> Recovery: What's a Coach Got To Do With It? 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