Student/Parent Handbook - Onteora Central School District

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (A.P.) COURSESOnteora Central School District offers A.P. courses through College Board. A.P. course and examcompletion may qualify for college credit. Students who register for advanced placement courses areexpected to take the A.P. examination in May.A.P. Courses:• Literature and Com position• Biology• Chemistry• Physics C: Mechanics• Calculus AB• Art Drawing Portfolio• Art 2D Design• Art 3D Design• Government and Politics• United States HistoryGRADE REPORTINGComputerized grade reports are issued every ten weeks. In addition, Interim Progress Reports are senthome via mail from subject teachers, when warranted, mid-way through the report period.HOMEWORKThe Board of Education recognizes that a reasonable amount of independent study and preparation isnecessary for the scholastic growth of pupils. It is also aware that the amount of preparation shouldincrease as the child progresses through the grades.Homework is a flexible and individual instructional responsibility of the teachers in our school system.Because of the individual differences and needs of pupils, it is unsound to require or expect allstudents to experience the same kind of homework in connection with their school instruction period.Purposeful homework varies from day to day with each pupil, depending upon his educationalcapacity, potential, and need.1. High Honors- 95-1002. Honors- 90-943. Merit- 85-89HONOR ROLL SYSTEMShould any student have an INCOMPLETE in any subject at the end of the marking period, he/shewill not be eligible for the Honor Roll.11