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Waller Independent School District2012-2013 Parent/Student Handbook & Code of ConductShould a college or university adopt an admissions policy that automatically accepts the top 25 percentof a graduating class, the provisions above will also apply to a student ranked in the top 25 percent ofhis or her class.College Credit Courses (Dual Credit)Students in grades 9–12 have opportunities to earn college credit through the following methods:‣ Certain courses taught at the high school campus, which may include courses termed dualcredit,‣ Advanced Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate (IB);‣ Enrollment in an AP or dual credit course through the Texas Virtual School Network;‣ Enrollment in courses taught in conjunction and in partnership with Lone Star College - Tomball;and‣ Certain CTE courses.All of these methods have eligibility requirements and must be approved prior to enrollment in thecourse. Please see the counselor for more information. Depending on the student’s grade level andthe course, an end-of-course assessment may be required for graduation and, if so, will affect astudent’s final course grade.It is important to keep in mind that not all colleges and universities accept credit earned in all dual creditor AP courses taken in high school for college credit. Students and parents should check with theprospective college or university to determine if a particular course will count toward the student’sdesired degree plan.Course EnrollmentCourse selection and enrollment is made for both semesters at the time of initial registration.Course Offerings and Descriptions BookletThe Course Offerings and Descriptions Booklet describe the courses offered at Waller High School,Waller Junior High School and Schultz Junior High School. It includes related topics such as accelerationalternatives, advanced placement, articulated courses, dual credit, early graduation, gifted/talented,graduation requirements, honor roll, minimum course load, scheduling/changes/withdrawals, studentclassification, transfer of grades, testing information. It is available from the Counseling Center.Course WithdrawalsWhen a student withdraws from a class, the student’s schedule change form will reflect eitherwithdrawal passing or withdrawal failing. If the student is failing a course at the time of withdrawal, thestudent is ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities for the following 6 weeks grading period,but will not count toward eligibility beyond that 6 weeks period.If the student is passing a course at the time of withdrawal, withdrawal passing will be recorded on thetranscript, but the course will not count in the calculation of grade point average.Credit by Exam for Advanced Placement (Grades K-8 th )Students in grades K-8 who meet stringent eligibility requirements and who make at least a 90 in allsubject examinations in reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, and science may skip a grade. Theadvanced placement tests are administered on six designated days during the school year. The parentmust make an application for advanced placement testing by contacting the school counselor 30 daysbefore the test administration date.Page 56 of 84
Waller Independent School District2012-2013 Parent/Student Handbook & Code of ConductCredit by Exam for Advanced Placement (Grades 9 th -12 th )Students are offered opportunities to pass examinations to skip specific courses and to make up creditfor failed courses. See the Course Offerings and Descriptions Booklet for specific requirements.Information on these testing programs is available in the counselor’s office.Daily/Weekly Folder (Grades PreK-5 th )Each child will have a schedule to bring home a folder containing schoolwork, notices, or notes fromteachers. The student’s conduct grade and need for improvement in academics will be indicated. Pleasereview the contents of the folder, sign, date, and it is the student’s responsibility to return the folder thenext school day.Exit-Level ExamRefer to the Standardized Testing topic of this handbook.Final Examination ExemptionsJunior and senior students may be exempt from their final exams provided they meet the followinggrade and attendance requirements. Sophomores and freshmen can be exempt from 3 exams if theymeet the following requirements:‣ An “A” average (90 and above) in a course during the semester, and no more than three (3)excused absences during the semester.‣ A “B” average (80 and above) in a course during the semester, no more than two (2) excusedabsences during the semester.‣ All fines must be paid.‣ No discipline referrals resulting in In School Suspension (ISS), Out of School Suspension (OSS),Saturday Detention, or Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP).‣ No unexcused absences in any class.Grade ReportingReport cards will be mailed each six-weeks grading period. In addition, progress reports, or interimreports to parents, are provided at the mid-point of each grading period to notify parents when astudent is failing or near failing, or has had a significant drop in performance.Students and parents are also provided access to student grades via a password protected parentconnection on the Waller ISD Web Site, and via a telephone information hotline. Both the web parentconnection and the telephone hotline are updated daily with the latest student grade.At the beginning of each school year, parents will be mailed a Password Request Form which they mayuse to request access to the web and telephone grade books. Upon receipt of the Password RequestForm, parents will be mailed student identification numbers, access codes, and instructions on how theymay access student grades using either of these two methods. Parents may also visit the school andrequest the access information in person.Grading Guidelines (Grades PreK-5 th )The six week report card informs the parent and student of the teacher’s evaluation of the student’sgrowth and progress in academics, attitudes, and social conduct. Grades are based upon classroomperformance in relation to standards of achievement for the grade.‣ Key concepts will be evaluated by teacher observation for prekindergarten and kindergarten.‣ No weighting or distinction is made between grades for tests, quizzes, or daily work.‣ A minimum of 10 grades per subject will be entered into the grade book for each six weeks.Page 57 of 84
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