High School Course Catalog 2009-2010 - Fremont Unified School ...

Guidance Information
Add/Drop a Period
Students may add a course up to three (3) weeks into a new semester. Courses may be dropped up to three (3) weeks into a semester, if
students are adding a new course in a different subject/level. Students may drop a course up to five (5) weeks for the purposes of
changing to a parallel subject/section only. Any class change must be made with teacher/counselor approval only. Except with school
approval, R.O.P. courses may not be dropped. Exceptions noted for transfers and new students. AR6146
Grade Point Average
A student's grade point average (GPA) is calculated each quarter on the basis of grades received from all of the courses in which the
student is enrolled, but only semester grades are included in transcripts as a part of a student’s permanent school record. The GPA is
used to determine class rank, college and university admission, and academic eligibility for extracurricular and co-curricular activities.
Eligibility for athletics follows MVAL guidelines.
Repeating Courses for Credit
A student's GPA for a single grading period and/or his/her cumulative GPA may be improved if a student 1) earned a grade lower than
a “C” and 2) repeats the course with a higher grade. This may be done the following semester or year as well as in summer school.
Students should check with an administrator prior to repeating a course to ensure that proper credit will be earned. Note: A student
who repeats a course for grade improvement will NOT receive additional units of credit. Colleges will not accept a repeat course for
grade improvement unless the original grade was below a “C”.
Alternative Programs
The following programs provide an alternative means of earning a high school diploma or its equivalent. Further information and/or
necessary papers may be obtained from an administrator or counselor.
Adult School (Regular Enrollment) - Students who are 18 years old or who are granted a waiver may become regular Adult School
students. An accredited Adult School diploma may be earned upon completion of a designated course of study.
California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) - Students who take and pass this test are given a certificate of proficiency for the
state of California which may or may not be accepted as being the equivalent of a regular high school diploma. A student must be at
least 16 years of age to take this examination.
Graduate Equivalent Diploma (GED) - Students who take and pass this test are given a certificate of equivalency in meeting five
curricular areas: writing skills & essay, reading, mathematics, social studies, and science. A student must be at least 18 years of age to
take this examination which is administered by the Fremont Adult School.
Robertson High School - The district’s continuation education program provides an opportunity for secondary students to continue
their education in a small school setting. Credits earned by students in the continuation education program are accepted toward
graduation by each comprehensive high school. Many students elect to stay and graduate from Robertson High School. This fullyaccredited
program is open to students aged 16 to 18.
Teen Parenting Program/Cal-SAFE - The program is voluntary and serves pregnant and parenting students attending comprehensive
and alternative schools in Fremont, Newark, Union City and Livermore. The program goals are to support students and enable them to
complete their high school education. The program offers support services such as counseling, nurse referrals, community resources,
child care and a parenting/life skills classes.
Students who are enrolled in the Cal-SAFE program are encouraged to enroll in the parenting/life skills class. Students who are taking
the class will earn elective credits toward graduation. The parenting/life skills class focuses on the teen parent and the child. Major
topics of study include stages of pregnancy, labor and delivery, breast feeding, emotional development, physical development,
relationships, career exploration, budgeting, and the development of survival skills for life after school. The class is available for 10
(ten) credits/year.
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