• Guidelines for Exiting AAC (Academic Advance Course) course:

    Exit processes are necessary to assist students in making sound course selections decisions. Students and parents must be aware that, depending on the timeline, grades earned in AAC or AP courses follow the students to the corresponding on-level course. These grades will be included in calculating the on-level course grade and may impact UIL eligibility.

     

    Students may submit a request via writing to the counselor to drop a level in AAC, AP, and/or OnRamps coursework for the following reasons after the first 3 weeks of school: 

    • Leveling down is contingent of available space in the requested course.
    • If the student levels down from a weighted class to a non-weighted class, the exact grade from the weighted class shall transfer to the on-level course with no grade adjustments.
      • In the case of failing grades, teachers may assign alternative assignments in order to fulfill a grade change of up to a 70.
    • The student has a class average below a 75.
    • Requests for those with a 75 or higher with the intent to improve their GPA will not be approved.
    • The following must be completed prior to the submission of a level down form.
      • Student, parent, and teacher conference via TEAMS or in person,
      • A success plan created, attempted, and monitored
      • The student must attend a minimum of 3 tutorials
      • The student must complete all assignments

  • High School Credit Classes:

    If looking to take a high school credit course please keep the following in mind.

    1. It will impact your GPA and become part of your high school transcript
    2. 90% rule for attendance - Texas Education Code requires that a student be in attendance 90% of the school days a course is offered in order to receive credit for that course. Absences that have exceeded the maximum number of days allowed for the course, whether excused or unexcused, could result in the student not receiving credit for the course. 
    3. Semester Exams - all high school credit courses have an exam in Decemeber and in May. These exams are 15% of the semester grade and can't be taken early. When making travel plans for the winter holiday or summer break you must keep this in mind. If a student is not present for their final exam it will be a zero in the gradebook. 
    4. Communication is key, please contact your student's teacher with any questions as they are best equipped to guide you in the content of the course they teach. 
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