Beginning with 9th grade, a student receives 1/2 credit per semester
for each course passed. The minimum passing grade is a "D".
Courses which have been passed usually may not be repeated to
obtain a higher grade. In certain cases, however, the principal
and teacher may give authority to do so. A student who receives
an "F" or does not meet attendance requirements receives
no credit in that subject for the semester. To earn the US Diploma,
students must accumulate 24 credits by successful completion of
courses in the subject areas listed below:
ENGLISH
If an English course is failed, credit must be earned, either
by repeating the appropriate course or through an alternative
option arranged through the counseling office and approved by
the administration in advance.
SOCIAL STUDIES
The same policy regarding failure for English is applied. With
prior approval from the administration, an elective social studies
course such as Psychology or Economics may be used for make-up
credit, except for US History and Global Issues which are required
for graduation. Transfer students may substitute other Social
Studies courses as appropriate.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Two credits of Spanish are required in grades 9 and 10 regardless
of the particular level of proficiency. It is also highly recommended
that students take Spanish every year at Roosevelt. Exceptions
to the requirement may be made by the administration for ESL students.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Students must take Physical Education and Health in grades 9
-10.
ARTS
One credit of Arts will be required of all students preferably
in 9th grade.
PGC
All freshmen will take part in Peer Group Connections classes
once per week. PGC is an elective class for seniors.
