OPTIONS BOOK

SATISFACTORY/UNSATISFACTORY OPTION
The “S/U” option is the opportunity given to a junior or senior to select one (1) unit of credit or less in nonrequired
subjects for credit each year in which the grade will be either “Satisfactory” or “Unsatisfactory”.
In addition, any student in grades 10-12 may take an additional S/U option for a music course, excluding
music theory and music appreciation.“Satisfactory” (S) will require a “C” or higher for credit; this translates
into an average of at least 73%. An average below 73% will result in an “Unsatisfactory” (U). This option
is not available for honors or advanced placement courses.
“Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory” credit will be included in the total credits being taken by the student, but
will not be figured into the grade point average or class rank. Therefore, the “S/U” option does not figure
into the GPA to determine a student’s eligibility; however it will count toward the 5-credit course requirement
that also determines eligibility.
The student’s declaration for “S/U” must be made prior to the end of September for the first semester or
year-long courses and the applications must be approved by the student’s counselor and Assistant Principal.
During the second semester, students have the first ten school days to select this option. Applications are available in the
Guidance Office.
ATHLETIC AND INTERSCHOLASTIC EXTRACURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY
Students are required to maintain a minimum grade point average of 1.5 in order to be eligible to
participate in any interscholastic extracurricular activity (grades 7-12) within the Brecksville-Broadview
Heights City School District. The grade point average of each grading period (quarter grades) will be
used to determine eligibility. The eligibility of a student will continue until the grades are released to the
athletic office, at which time the grades from the immediately preceding grading period become effective.
EXCEPTION: Eligibility or ineligibility for the first grading period commences with the start of the fall
sports season.
Summer school grades earned may not be used to recalculate a student’s GPA from the last grading period
of the regular school year.
Additionally, eligibility requirements for participating in athletic programs must conform to the
policies, rules/regulations, and limitations outlined by the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
Specifically, during the preceding grading period, the student must have received passing grades in
a minimum of FIVE one-credit courses or the equivalent, which count toward graduation. Please
keep in mind that Physical Education courses are .25 credit for a semester which does not fulfill the
requirement.
Because NCAA eligibility requirements are subject to change, it is imperative that students interested in
collegiate athletics (seniors and/or their parents) consult with their respective guidance counselor about the
NCAA application process. If students know freshman year that they may be a Division I or II athlete, they
need to communicate that to their guidance counselor so adequate planning can take place.
HONOR SOCIETIES
Students must have a 3.6 overall grade point average to be considered for National Honor Society. Students
who enroll in the basic or general level courses shall not be eligible for membership in the National Honor
Society.
The following courses are considered general level courses for NHS eligibility purposes: Reading, Physical
Science, Biology, Algebra 1 Blocked, Geometry Block, Trigonometry/Math Applications.
Students at BBHHS are fortunate to have opportunities to join National Art Honor Society, Tri-M Music
Honorary, and National Vocational Technical Honor Society.
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