Colorado Academy Upper School Handbook

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Colorado Academy Upper School Handbook Revised August, 2012 and the school regularly offers a catalog of school-sponsored travel opportunities. Grade Point Average (GPA) A student’s grade point average is computed on a trimester basis by dividing the sum of the grades earned in the student’s courses by the number of courses the student is taking on a graded basis for credit. The cumulative grade point average is computed by taking the sum of the trimester grades for each course that is included in the trimester grade point average divided by the total number of courses taken for credit in the Upper School. No grades earned at other schools are averaged into a student’s GPA at CA, although they will be reflected on the transcript. Grades earned in academic Independent Study qualify for inclusion in the student’s GPA if the grade is assigned by a Colorado Academy faculty member. (Please see Independent Study). Grading and Grade Reports Colorado Academy uses the traditional A-F grading scale: A (4.00), A- (3.67) Distinguished achievement B+ (3.33), B (3.00), B- (2.67) Good achievement C+ (2.33), C (2.00), C- (1.67) Satisfactory achievement D+ (1.33), D (1.00), D- (0.67) Unsatisfactory achievement F (0.00) Failure For Athletics and Fine Arts Practicums, the following symbols are used: HP = High Pass, P = Pass, F = Failure Certain advanced courses of an elective nature generate weighted grades. Students in these courses will receive additional quality points according to the following formula: A (5.0), A- (4.59) B+ (4.17), B (3.75), B- (3.34) C+ (2.92), C (2.50), C- (2.09) D+ (1.67), D (1.25), D- (0.84) Hence a student receiving a C (numerical grade = 2.0) in one of these classes would earn a numerical grade of 2.50. This numerical grade will be averaged with his/her other grades to determine the student’s GPA. 22
Colorado Academy Upper School Handbook Revised August, 2012 Grade reports are posted on-line at the conclusion of each trimester via the Net Classroom program, accessible through the school’s website. Parents/guardians receive information about how to log in to this password-protected system. The grade report provides a context for the academic grade in terms of course expectations, consistency, commitment to task, and the individual student’s potential. In addition, preliminary progress reports (mid-trimester reports) are posted electronically for all students at the mid-point of each trimester. Parents/guardians and students view the mid-tri reports through the same system described above. In Trimesters II and III, grades are given but full mid-trimester reports are written only for students earning a grade of C or lower in a class, or in courses in which the student is new to the class, or at the teacher’s discretion. In all other cases students receive a posted grade only, without a report. In athletics students are graded on a High Pass/Pass/Low Pass/Fail basis. Each individual is judged on these aspects: attitude, effort, growth, responsibility, attendance and individual achievement. A student with three or more unexcused absences will NOT pass athletics. Graduation Requirements -- see Appendix A or Upper School Curriculum Guide “Green” Campus The school has developed a Sustainability Plan that covers all aspects of campus life, including recycling, energy consumption, driving and parking, food service, and technology. These efforts will continue to be a major focus of the Head of School and the Board of Trustees, in conjunction with the Business Office and the Operations Department. Colorado Academy strives to be a community leader and model in terms of advocating green practices. Student initiatives are encouraged; students who develop a “green” idea should first discuss the matter with their advisors or classroom teachers, who will help them take it from there. We encourage all faculty, staff, and students to be environmentally conscious in their daily lives. Guests in Upper School Guests are generally welcome in the Upper School. Permission to bring a guest must be obtained from the Principal before the day the visit will take place. Guests must check in at the main office at the beginning of the day. Guests are expected to attend all classes with their CA friend and must be introduced to the Principal during the visit. Students who may be interested in attending CA should schedule their visit through the Admission Office. Gymnasium The Newton Athletic Center is a facility which every student uses almost every day. It is expected that students treat the gym with consideration and remember that it is a visible facility for the entire CA community. Students not involved in after school athletics are 23
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