Student/Parent Handbook - Ysleta Independent School District

CLASS RANKINGThe determination of the “top ten percent” of the graduating class entitled to automatic admission to a state teachinginstitution shall be done strictly on the basis of GPA, in accordance with law. See EIC(LEGAL). Determination of classranking will be done as follows: Class ranking and grade point averages (GPA) shall include all coursework in grades 9-12, and high school coursestaken at a middle school campus that count for high school credit. Only courses eligible for state credit determine class rank. Class rank is computed for students who have successfully completed one of the Texas graduation plans and localgraduation requirements, including satisfactory performance on the appropriate exit-level or end-of-course tests. The first failing grade in a class is part of the student’s academic transcript, GPA, and class rank. If a course isretaken and passed, the numeric grade and credit shall be entered on the student’s transcript. Both the failing gradeand the passing grade shall be recorded on the transcript, included in the GPA, and used in determining class rank.In the event that a student retakes a course for which credit has been awarded, only the final grade from the firstcourse shall count toward GPA and class rank. Class rankings shall be finalized only upon the availability of final grades for each semester. Only initial scores from End-of-Course assessment will be included in class rank calculations. GPA weighted points will be included as provided in Policy EIC (Local)For the purpose of determining honors to be conferred during graduation activities, the district calculates class rankdifferently due to the availability of certain criteria during senior year. See Policy EIC (Local) for detailed information.HONOR ROLLEligibility for Honor Roll identification will be based on academic performance and conduct/assertive discipline. See Reg.EID-R. Honor Roll criteria include:Grades Pre-Kindergarten – Kindergarten. Individual schools and/or classroom teachers are encouraged to developmechanisms to recognize the academic achievements and good citizenship of students in these grades.Grades 1-680 or higher (90 or higher for “High Honor Roll”) in each of the following: Reading, Composition, Mathematics,Science, Social Studies and “E” or “S” or 70-84 (85 or above for “High Honor Roll”) in all other subject areas.Students who earn one or more “U’s” in “Assertive Discipline”, are not eligible for Honor Roll designation, regardlessof grade averages. Limited English Proficient (LEP) students are eligible for High Honor Roll or Honor Rolldesignation if they meet the criteria based on performance in either language. Special Education students areeligible for High Honor Roll or Honor Roll designation if they meet the criteria based on performance in special and/orregular classes.Grades 7-12.High Honor Roll, 90 in each subject/course, with no grade less than 85 in any Pre-Advanced Placement or AdvancedPlacement course.A-B Honor Roll, 80 in each subject/course, including any Pre-Advanced Placement or Advanced Placement course.Grades for courses taken in the special education classroom will be included in the calculation of the nine weeks andsemester grade averages. Students who earn one or more “U’s” in conduct are excluded from the High Honor Rolland A-B Honor Roll designations, regardless of grade averages.48