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DROP/ADD POLICY
Scheduling for each school year is conducted the previous spring. It is essential that students select their courses carefully and
with the assistance of their counselors and teachers. Once a student’s schedule has been created, changes will be made only
for extenuating circumstances and are subject to available space in desired courses. All drop/add requests should be completed
within the first two weeks of each semester and all changes during this period require the approval of the parent/guardian, teachers,
counselor and Administrator. Any requests for a change after the second week of school require a conference with the parent/guardian,
counselor and teacher. NO COURSE MAY BE ADDED AFTER THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF THE COURSE AND ALL COURSE
DROPS MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE FIRST SIX WEEKS OF THE COURSE. The students’ schedules are constructed
for the following year on the assumption that they will pass the subjects that they are taking at the time. In the event of failure, the
student’s program will be modified to incorporate the course(s) necessary to make up the failure(s).
EARLY GRADUATION
Students desiring to accelerate and complete high school in less than four years must so indicate in writing to the Principal. A letter from
a parent or guardian must accompany the student’s request. All students planning to graduate early must meet all graduation requirements.
The Guidance counselor and Administration will have final approval considering academic and personal goals of the student.
WITHDRAWING OR TRANSFERRING FROM SCHOOL
Effective July 1, 2009 the age of compulsory attendance changed from sixteen to eighteen years old. See the full text of the state
law under the Attendance section of this handbook. Students between the ages of sixteen and eighteen wishing to withdraw from
school must obtain a waiver from the superintendent of schools, which shall only be granted upon proof that the pupil is sixteen years
of age or older and has an alternative learning plan for obtaining either a high school diploma or its equivalent. For any students
wishing to withdraw or transfer to another school, prior to the last day of attendance, students will participate in an exit interview with
a counselor. On the last day of attendance, the student will turn in all class materials (textbooks, calculators, etc.) and library books
to respective teachers, pay any financial obligations, and clean out the assigned locker. Unofficial copies of the student’s grades
will be given to the parent/guardian or student upon request. Official records will be forwarded to the new school upon receipt of a
signed request from the parent/guardian/student. Arrangements will be made with the main office to complete all necessary forms.
GED
Any New Hampshire resident who is eighteen years or older may sign up for evening GED classes at PRHS to obtain a GED diploma.
Evening GED classes at PRHS, if offered, are through a grant twice a year; September and January respectively. Each semester
is thirteen weeks with classes being held two nights a week for 2 ½ hours each. At the end of the thirteen weeks, the Official GED
test is administered on the following Saturday. GED classes are free; the only cost is $65 for the Official GED test – due on the day
of the test. The test takes approximately 6 – 7 hours to complete. It takes about two weeks to receive the test results. A letter will
be sent to the students with their scores and, if they pass, they will receive their GED Diploma approximately two weeks later in the
mail from the Department of Adult Education.
If you would like to find out more about GED classes or testing, please contact the GED Director at 534-1444, ext. 3.
TESTING PROGRAMS
Many new and interesting tests will be available to you throughout your four years in school. The purpose of these tests is to help
you, your parents, teachers, counselor, and principal to better understand your personal needs.
Following is a list of standardized tests provided at Plymouth Regional High School:
Required Tests
Grade Given
New England Common Assessment Program 11
NWEA 9, 10
Optional Tests
Grade Given
National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) 11
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) 10, 11
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) 11, 12
Advanced Placement Exams 10, 11, 12
Plan Test 10
PERMANENT RECORDS
A permanent record of every student ever registered at Plymouth Regional High School is maintained by the high school Guidance
office.
These records include:
1. Legal name, birth date, place of birth, date of entry, social security number and date of withdrawal/graduation
2. Final grades and credits earned in high school
3. Standardized test scores
Students may see their files by appointment with the Guidance counselor.
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