1. IRVING ISD High School Handbook 2008-2009

2. Pages 8-9: Graduation Programs 9 th and 10 th grade diploma requirements differ from 11 th and 12 th 9 th and 10 th grade diploma requirements differ from 11 th and 12 th Note: p. 9…Class of 2011 and later may not count one local credit in their total required for graduation. Note: p. 9…Class of 2011 and later may not count one local credit in their total required for graduation.

3. Page 10: Grade Classifications 0-4.5…………….9 th 0-4.5…………….9 th (You are retained in 9 th grade, regardless of number of credits, if you do not pass both English 1 and Algebra 1.) ‏ (You are retained in 9 th grade, regardless of number of credits, if you do not pass both English 1 and Algebra 1.) ‏ 5-10.5………….10 th 5-10.5………….10 th 11 – 16.5………11 th 11 – 16.5………11 th 17 + ……………12 th 17 + ……………12 th

4. Page 11: TAKS To earn a diploma, a student must acquire all coursework required and pass Exit TAKS (first taken in Spring of 11 th grade). To earn a diploma, a student must acquire all coursework required and pass Exit TAKS (first taken in Spring of 11 th grade). Students who have not passed TAKS cannot participate in graduation ceremonies. Students who have not passed TAKS cannot participate in graduation ceremonies.

5. Page 12: Grading System Semester average = three six weeks averages and semester exam – 25% each Semester average = three six weeks averages and semester exam – 25% each In full year courses, 1 st and 2 nd semester grades are averaged for a final grade (1 credit) No half credits for one semester failed, one passed. In full year courses, 1 st and 2 nd semester grades are averaged for a final grade (1 credit) No half credits for one semester failed, one passed. One semester course passed =.5 credit One semester course passed =.5 credit

6. Page 13: Exemptions Juniors and Seniors may be exempt from Spring semester exam if… Juniors and Seniors may be exempt from Spring semester exam if… They have no more than 2 absences. They have no more than 2 absences. Their average is 85 or above Their average is 85 or above

7. Page 13: Reassessment Students can retake a failed test or redo a failed major project during the six weeks if… Students can retake a failed test or redo a failed major project during the six weeks if… The students completes remediation required by the teacher within a reasonable time.The students completes remediation required by the teacher within a reasonable time. Student will received a 70 if he/she retakes and passes the alternate test/project. If failed, the higher of the two grades will be recorded.Student will received a 70 if he/she retakes and passes the alternate test/project. If failed, the higher of the two grades will be recorded.

8. Page 14 – GPA (grade point average)‏ Determined by grade and level of course Determined by grade and level of course Accumulative each year Accumulative each year Used in determining honor roll Used in determining honor roll Used in determining class rank Used in determining class rank

9. Page 16: schedule changes Only for legitimate reasons Only for legitimate reasons Must be made within the first 10 days of school for a course change Must be made within the first 10 days of school for a course change Only if space available Only if space available

10. Pages 20-22: attendance Student must be in attendance for 90% of the semester, or he/she will lose credit regardless of grade. Student must be in attendance for 90% of the semester, or he/she will lose credit regardless of grade. Parent must provide written, dated notes for absences. Parent must provide written, dated notes for absences. Students cannot leave campus unless checked out by parent through the attendance office. Students cannot leave campus unless checked out by parent through the attendance office. Students arriving during the school day must check in through the attendance office. Students arriving during the school day must check in through the attendance office.

11. Page 22: makeup work Parents can request to pick up assignments after two consecutive absences. Parents can request to pick up assignments after two consecutive absences. Makeup work for absences must be completed within the time allotted by the teacher (usually 2 days for 1 day’s absence). Makeup work for absences must be completed within the time allotted by the teacher (usually 2 days for 1 day’s absence).