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of each quarter and consistently post grades earned on our on-line Power School software program for student and parent/guardian review. Instructional Level Placement MSD does not use the “one size fits all” approach to student learning. Students are placed in academic classes according to their instruction and intervention needs as outlined on their IEPs. Homework Guidelines Homework requirements increase gradually with each grade. A balanced homework schedule gives students time to develop social skills and good citizenship, as well as time to participate in outdoor and creative activities after school hours. General guidelines for frequency and duration follow. Elementary School Middle School High School Grades 1 & 2: About 15 minutes per day Grades 6-8: 3-4 evenings per week Monday - Thursday Grade 3: About 30 minutes per day Grade 6: About 60 minutes per evening for all subjects combined Grades 4 & 5: About 45 minutes per day Monday – Thursday Weekend and holiday homework generally not recommended Grades 7 & 8: About 75 minutes per evening for all subjects combined Weekend and holiday assignments at teachers’ discretion Grades 9-12: Homework daily, Monday – Friday About 2 hours of homework per evening for all subjects combined ~ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE~ High School Credits Needed for Advancement Minimum number of credits: � Grade 10 – 6 credits earned � Grade 11 – 12 credits earned � Grade 12 – 18 credits earned � Graduation – A minimum of 21 state-required credits Honor Roll Advanced Placement and Honors courses may require additional work each evening The Honor Roll is one way that MSD recognizes student achievement. In order to qualify for the honor roll, a student must meet the following criteria: � The student must maintain at least a “B” average (3.0) � The student cannot have any “Ds” or “Fs” � The honor roll will be divided into two categories: Gold: 3.5 – 4.0 GPA Silver: 3.0 – 3.49 GPA Advanced Academic Options Students taking courses at a local post-secondary program (i.e. community colleges) while still in high school may demonstrate academic prowess at a college level. With the variety of classes, high school students can take courses at night, online, or even on the weekend or during the summer – making it easy to fit into their schedule. Students in high school should check with their high school administrator to determine if the college courses will count as credit towards graduation requirements for high school. Parent and Student Handbook, 2012-2013 Frederick 41
National Honor Society MSD has a chapter of the National Honor Society, THE ORIOLES. This chapter recognizes 10th, 11th or 12th grade students who have shown excellence in scholarship, leadership, service and character. Students may submit an application for membership into NHS. A committee of faculty members will screen the applications and will choose candidates for membership. Cheating and Plagiarism The nature of the schooling experience demands the highest standards of integrity on the part of all involved. For this reason, the deliberate unauthorized use of another person’s work or talents (e.g., cheating, plagiarism) is considered a serious breach of appropriate behavior. Any grades or credit earned as a result of such action will be disallowed. In addition, any incident of such behavior will be subject to further action by the department assistant principal or campus principal. Weighted Grades MSD offers students an optional ranking system which can be implemented at the request of a student and his/her family. This is a ranking in which grades earned in Honors and Advanced Placement courses receive additional grade points. The weighted ranking will not appear on any transcript unless the student requests that a label be generated to be attached to the transcript for purposes of applying to college. Overall Average Grade Regular Weighted (High School) (90% - 100%) A 4 points 5.00 points (80% - 89%) B 3 points 3.75 points (70% - 79%) C 2 points 2.50 points (60% - 69%) D 1 point 1.25 points (0% - 59%) F 0 points 0.00 points ~REPORT CARDS & ACHIEVEMENT~ Report Cards and Interim Reports Report cards are issued on a quarterly basis for all students. Interim reports may be issued between report cards and at any time throughout the year to notify students and parents about a significant decline or to indicate a unique problem that may require attention. Interim reports are only offered to students in grades 3 through 12. Incomplete Grades Any student earning an incomplete grade has 4.5 weeks (an Interim Period) to make up the grade or the grade will be automatically changed to F. Under extenuating circumstances, the Assistant Principal may grant additional time to make up the grade. Grade Appeals A student who feels he/she has not received a fair grade and wants to appeal the grade must write an appeal letter to the appropriate Assistant Principal within one week of receiving his/her report card. In this appeal letter, the student must explain why he/she feels the grade is unfair. Based on the information in the appeal letter, the Assistant Principal has the right to deny the appeal or advance the process by appointing an Appeal Board chaired by an Assistant Principal from another department and two other staff members. The Supervising Assistant Principal may attend and address the Appeal Board, but may not vote. The student will present his/her appeal to the Board. The involved teacher will then respond. The Appeal Board will discuss the case without the student and the teacher present, rendering a decision to the Assistant Principal. The decision of the Appeal Board is binding on all parties. Parent and Student Handbook, 2012-2013 Frederick 42
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Page 8 and 9: ~GENERAL INFORMATION~ Dual Accredit
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Page 14 and 15: Maryland School for the Deaf 2012-2
Page 16 and 17: ~PROFILE OF A GRADUATE~ The Marylan
Page 18 and 19: This policy puts an emphasis on the
Page 20 and 21: 7. Residence Status: Every applican
Page 22 and 23: The Superintendent may appoint an a
Page 24 and 25: � Funding provided to MSD by MSDE
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Page 28 and 29: Because MSD is a placement of paren
Page 30 and 31: DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION MSD may in
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Page 36 and 37: TITLE IX Title IX of the Educationa
Page 38 and 39: ~STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES~
Page 40 and 41: Elementary School The Elementary Sc
Page 44 and 45: Homework Lab The homework lab is av
Page 46 and 47: Add/Drop ~POLICIES & PROCEDURES~ Hi
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Page 50 and 51: Environmental Concerns Maryland law
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Page 54 and 55: � Crisis intervention � Referra
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Page 58 and 59: Energy Drinks, Nutrition/Sport Supp
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Page 62 and 63: Visiting Residence Halls and Campus
Page 64 and 65: Pupil Transportation ~TRANSPORTATIO
Page 66 and 67: Bullying Prevention Program MSD has
Page 68 and 69: STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT The school
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Page 76 and 77: ~INDEX~ Absence from School, 45 Aca
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