Abington Junior High School Course Selection Guide 2012-2013 ...

students complete their course selection, they are making a commitment to complete thecourses requested.Courses will be offered based on enrollment and availability. If students request a coursethat is not included in the master schedule or cannot be included in their individualschedules, they will be scheduled for an alternate course. Students satisfactorilycompleting summer school by the end of July will be scheduled in the appropriatecourses subject to class availability.Once school begins, a student must have the recommendation of the current teacher ofthe course, the department chair, and his or her counselor to make a course change.HomeworkThe educators of Abington Junior High School believe that homework is a vital part of theprocess of education. Course work completed outside the classroom reinforces skills andknowledge enriching the student’s personal growth. One goal of education is to assiststudents to become responsible, capable, and independent life-long learners.Teachers are in the best position to diagnose the needs of their students and to stipulatehomework to meet those needs. Parents have an important role in providing theirchildren with the time, the support and the conducive environment for completingassignments at home. Students are responsible for completing their own assignmentsand for coming to class prepared every day.Grading SystemA = 90 – 100B = 80 - 89C = 70 - 79D = Passing grade 60 - 69E = Failing - eligible for Summer School 40% - 59%F = Failing – ineligible for Summer School 0 – 39%I = IncompleteW =Grade withheld and/or work incomplete6