Family Handbook - The Anglo-American School of Sofia

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Family HandbookAASGrade Point AverageGrade Point Average (GPA)A student‘s grade point average is based upon all grades earned from anaccredited school with a curriculum similar to AAS or other internationalschools. Due to the competitive nature of the students and the transientnature of AAS students, the school does not provide class rankings. The numericalequivalents for determining grade point average are shown in thechart below.Students in grade 11 and 12 take a full complement of International BaccalaureateDiploma Program courses. Higher level courses completed with agrade of C- or higher will be awarded one (1)additional quality point for thepurposes of computing the student‘s cumulative grade point average. Standardlevel courses completed with a grade of C– or higher will be awardedone-half (.5) additional quality point. Additional point values do not impactany earned letter grade; quality points are only an adjusted point value forpurposes of the official AAS transcript at the end of grades 11 and 12.LetterGradePointsLetterGradePercentagePercentagePointsA+ 100-98 4.0 C 77-74 2.0A 97-94 4.0 C- 73-70 1.7A- 93-90 3.7 D+ 69-68 1.3B+ 89-88 3.3 D 67-64 1.0B 87-84 3.0 D- 63-60 .7B- 83-80 2.7 F 59-0 0C+ 79-78 2.3Semester ExamsFinal semester exams are a regular and required part of the academic life atthe AAS. Final exams are typically given the final week of each semester.Since teachers must write, administer and correct final exams, every effortshould be made to make sure that the student is present for these exams.36www.aas-sofia.org
Family HandbookCoursesAASThe two semester exams for grades 9 through 12 will count 20% of the finalgrade for each semester if the course is a year course.Semester exams are only administered during the scheduledexam days.AuditingA student may audit a course depending on space availabilityand on approval of the parents, teacher, and DeputyDirector. The student will be required to attend allclasses, complete all homework and classroom assignments.The student may be exempt from taking any majorexaminations, depending on advanced notification andapproval of the teacher. The student will not receive acredit, but the class will appear on the transcript followedby ―audit—no credit‖.Dropping and Adding CoursesNo courses may be added by a student after the first three weeks of thecourse, unless approved by the teacher, counselor, parent, and Deputy Director.Students who withdraw from a course after this period of time withoutthe teacher, counselor or Deputy Director‘s approval, or are removed fordisciplinary reasons, will receive a W/F (withdrew failing) on their report cardwith no credit. In special circumstances, such as inappropriate placement ofthe student may withdraw from a class without penalty. Forms for changingelective courses are available in the respective guidance offices. Approvalto change will depend on class balance and current enrollment. Classchanges in the IB Program may only be made through the IB Coordinator.Athletic GuidelinesThe athletic program is an integral part of the educational process by providingstudents with opportunities to further develop their unique capabilities,interests, and needs beyond the classroom. Participation in these activities isa privilege offered to and earned by students. Participants are representativesof their school and community and their conduct is expected to exemplifyhigh standards at all times. The merits of competing as an individual oron a team, the physical development and athletic skills attained, along withthe increased maturity of working with and for others, are possible goalswithin the reach of every student.One of many factors needed to provide such an atmosphere is the ―AthleticCode of Conduct‖. This code is intended to aid our athletes in betteringthemselves, in developing a sense of responsibility and in attaining a sense ofpride from a job well done.www.aas-sofia.org37
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