Program of Studies - Acton-Boxborough Regional School District ...

3. Drop from the course sequence.
The following are sequential subjects: (Not inclusive)
1. Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, advanced math courses
2. Spanish I-V, French l-V, Latin I-II, Italian
3. English I-IV (D- is passing in English) allowing continuation in sequence
Auditing Courses
Any student requesting to audit a course (take a course for no credit) during the
school year must be aware of the following criteria:
1. In addition to the course to be audited, the student must be scheduled for a
minimum of five courses that meet on a daily basis.
2. Students may only request one audit per year (pending approval). The
student must complete the “Audit Request Form” that can be obtained from
his/her counselor. The completed form must be returned within two weeks of the
close of the first marking term to the Assistant Principal in charge of scheduling.
3. If the audit request is approved, the student must adhere to the standards of
the course. Failure to comply with the attendance, academic, and behavioral
expectations of the classroom instructor will result in the student’s withdrawal
from the course with “W”. Please remember that a student receives no grade
and no credits for an audited course.
Unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA)
Your unweighted GPA is primarily used for membership in the various honor
societies at ABRHS, and is also frequently requested on applications for
internships, scholarships, or other extracurricular programs. The unweighted
GPA is cumulative from the beginning of freshman year. It is computed at the
end of the freshman year and yearly thereafter using all grades received in its
calculation.
Weighted Grade Point Average (GPA)
The calculation of the weighted GPA (only leveled courses with an SP, CP, AE or
H/AP designation) takes into account the level of the courses you have taken and
the number of credits each course is worth. Only final grades are used to
determine the weighted GPA and it is calculated yearly beginning at the end of
9th grade. Students should note that the "elective courses" or courses with no
levels (English I, Sociology, Accounting, You and the Law, etc.) are not
considered in the calculation of your weighted GPA.
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