1. Freshmen & Parent Orientation
Freshmen & Parent Orientation

2. Graduation Requirements
Earn 23 credits
Assessments
4.0 – English
4.0 – Math
3.0 – Science
3.0 – Social Studies
1.0 – Phys. Educ.
0.5 – Health
1.0 – Fine Arts or CTE
6.5 – Electives
Pass the Civics Test (60%)
Do your best on the AzMERIT End of Course Assessment
English 9
English 10
English 11
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra II

3. Grade Point Average (GPA)
Standard Curriculum
I.B. Curriculum (Jr/Sr)
A = 4 points
B = 3 points
C = 2 points
D = 1 point
F = 0 points
A = 5 points
B = 4 points
C = 3 points
D = 2 points
F = 0 points

4. What is a credit anyway?
Students earn a half credit (0.5) for every semester they pass a class with a grade of D or above.
F’s and I’s do not count!

5. Credits earned in 1 year? Semester 1 Semester 2 English 9 B A
Algebra 1 C
Algebra 2
Biology PE
AVID
Arabic 1
Arabic 2
JROTC
Total
3.5
Year-End Total = 7.0

6. How many credits earned?
Semester 1
Semester 2
English 9 B
Algebra 1 D F
Biology PE
AVID A
Arabic 1
JROTC
Total
3.0
Year-End Total = 6.0

7. 10 or more unexcused absences = No Credit (NC)
Attendance matters
Attendance policy
10 or more unexcused absences = No Credit (NC)
You are able to appeal
Attendance Appeal Form

8. How many credits earned?
Semester 1
Semester 2
English 9 B NC
Algebra 1 D F
Biology
Media Tech
AVID C
Arabic 1
JROTC A
Total
3.0
2.5
Year-End Total = 5.5

9. There is help Keep in contact with teachers via email IB tutoring
Cholla After-School Program (CAP) tutoring
Teacher “office hours” before or after school
TUSD Saturday Math tutoring at Pueblo HS
HW Help through Pima County Library
Websites
khanacademy.org
Google

10. Making up classes/credits
Summer School
AGAVE online classes
During the school year (free)
During the summer
Weekend Academy (4 weeks in a row)
Out of District
Only up to 2.0 credits accepted

11. Tips for Parents (on your handout)
Call the Attendance Office to excuse absences.
If your child will be absent for an extended period of time, you may request homework packets by contacting your child’s counselor at least 3 days in advance.
is a great way to keep in contact with teachers 

12. More tips
Finals Week
The last week of every semester in December & May
Please make sure your child attends and takes final exams.
Finals exams are key to passing the semester!