General Information

Credit Value of Courses

Students will earn five semester units of credit at the end of each semester course in which they have received a passing grade. Exception: office aide and teacher aide will earn 2.5 units of credit per semester. When a course is repeated, grades for both attempts will appear on the record but only the higher grade will be used for the grade point average. Repeated courses for which students have earned a passing grade will receive credit only once unless course description indicates that the class may be repeated. (Exception: office aide and teacher aide will earn 2.5 units of credit per semester.)

In the following courses students will earn 2.5 units of credit at the end of each quarter: Health/GSR, School to Work, and Driver's Ed. The exceptions are ROP, Special Education ILC (Individual Learning Center), and Work Experience classes where variable credit can be given.

Grades

1. A failing grade in any subject required for graduation must be made up by repeating that requirement and earning a passing grade.
2. "I" means "incomplete." Incompletes must be made up as soon as possible after the end of the grading period in which the incomplete was granted. Make-up is the responsibility of the student. Incomplete grades not made up by the end of the subsequent quarter will be recorded as an "F" on the transcript. The student must make arrangements with the teacher to make up incomplete work. The "I" (incomplete) grade on a student's report card is given by a teacher only when a student misses a final examination or does not turn in compulsory assignments due to illness or a reason beyond the student's control.
3. Grade point average (GPA) at Glendora High School includes all courses taken except when a class is repeated. If a student repeats a class, only the higher grade will be included in the GPA. Colleges and universities compute GPA's independently and are not consistent in their methods of computing grade point averages. This may lead to a discrepancy in the GPA calculated by the high school and one determined by another institution.
4. GPA for eligibility for extracurricular activities is based on all grades earned in courses taken the previous quarter. Note: All repeat courses taken in summer school will be calculated into the previous fourth quarter GPA. All new course work completed in summer school will be calculated into first quarter's GPA.

Student Load

1. Freshmen and sophomores are required to be enrolled in six classes. Seniors must be enrolled in a minimum of five classes.
2. A minimum of four classes must be in academic courses. All courses are academic with the exception of teacher aides, office aides, and Work Experience.
3. A minimum of three classes must be in the core curriculum (English, Foreign Language, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies).
4. These requirements must be met in order to retain full-time status. Only full time students shall attend GHS. Part time students must seek alternative placement to complete their high school career.

Add/Drop Policy (Schedule Changes)

The last day to add, drop or change any classes is the last day of summer school.

Credit Limitations

1. A maximum of 20 units of Work Experience shall count toward graduation.
2. A maximum of 10 units of any combination of office aide and/or teacher aide shall count toward graduation. These positions are available only to juniors and seniors and cannot be enrolled in concurrently.
3. A maximum of 15 units of credit from Adult Education may be transferred to the high school for graduation credit.
4. A maximum of 85 units of credit may be transferred to the high school for graduation credit from combined alternative programs ("Adult Education, Independent Study, and Continuation High school).
5. A maximum of 70 units of credit, 35 per semester, from Independent Study may be transferred to the high school for graduation credit. These credits (70) are to be earned in no less than one year.
6. A maximum of 70 units of credit, 35 per semester, from Whitcomb High School may be transferred to GHS for graduation credit. This includes credit assigned by Whitcomb High School for work completed at GHS. These credits (70) are to be earned in no less than one year.
7. One unit of credit will be given for every 16 hours in the ROP Program, up to five credits per semester for classes held on campus and up to ten credits per semester for classes held off campus.

Academic Letter
A program to recognize students who excel in academics through an Academic Letter. The following criteria must be met:

1. Earn a minimum of 11 points on the AcaLet (Academic Letter) scale per three semesters (not necessarily consecutive).
   • The first eight points must be from List I. The remaining points may come from Lists I or II.
2. AcaLet points are as follows:
   • A grade of A = 3 AcaLet points (Note: In Honors courses and AP courses, an A will earn 4 points).
   • A grade of B = 1 AcaLet point (note in Honors courses and AP courses a B will earn 2 points.
   • A grade of C = 0 AcaLet points.
   • A D or F grade in any course, even in one you cannot use to qualify, disqualifies you from membership for that semester.
   • Non-repeat summer school classes count toward the fall semester qualification.
3. After the three semester requirement is met, a student can receive an additional emblem for each two semesters the 11 AcaLet point requirement is met.
4. Students are not allowed to go back to any previous semesters to meet the requirements. If a student misses a sign-up week, he/she will have to wait for the following semester, and is only allowed to use the latter semester to qualify. For example, if a student misses the fall semester sign-up week, he/she must wait until the spring semester sign-up period. At this time, he/she can use only their spring semester grades. The fall semester grades became ineligible when the student missed the sign-up period.
5. An ASB card must be presented when picking up the application.

List I

Visual and Performing Arts AP Art English Department English 1-4 CP/H English 5-8 CP/AP Foreign Language Department Foreign Language 1-3/AP

Math Department Algebra A or B algebra I Algebra II CP/H Geometry CP/H Pre-Calculus CP/H Advanced AP Calculus AB or BC Statistics AP

Science Department Natural Science Biology CP/H/AP Chemistry CP/H/AP Physics CP/AP

Social Studies Department Economics CP/AP Geography US History CP/AP World History CP/H US Government CP/AP

List II

Arts: All Visual and Performing Arts courses including all levels of: Art Band/Orchestra Chior/Chorus Ceramics Drama Lapidary Photography

English Department Journalism Science Fiction Shakespeare Speech/Debate Yearbook P.E. Department Athletic Training Social Studies Department Health/GSR/School to      Work

Leadership Peer Assistants (PALS) Personal Growth &      Development Psychology Sociology Teen Living A-B World War II ROP Business Fundamentals

Business Leadership/      DECA CAD/Advanced CAD Forensic Science Sports Entertainment &      Marketing Virtual Enterprise Other Computers Foods & Nutrition Wood Technology Work Experience

Accelerated Programs

1. Honors: Enrichment courses to college prep classes are available; however, they are not as rigorous as Advanced Placement classes. These courses can be fund listed in each department's course descriptions.
2. Advanced Placement: Certain courses are available on this campus for which a student may earn college credit by scoring acceptably on the Advanced Placement Examination (A)) of College entrance Examination Board (CEEB). Brochures explaining AP examinations are available in the Testing Office. See your counselor if you have questions.

Adult Education

1. A maximum of 15 credits earned may be transferred from an Adult Education Program to Glendora High School for graduation credit. Credits earned from approved classes may be transferred to the high school for graduation credit.
2. Only Juniors and seniors may enroll in Glendora Unified School District's Adult Education for high school credit (exception: ELL students).
3. Each course must have written approval by the principal or counselor prior to beginning the course.
4. Students must adhere to the procedures and guidelines of the Adult Education Program as it pertains to Glendora High School graduation requirements.

National Honor Society

Membership in the National Honor Society is one of the highest honors that can be awarded to a high school student. The NHS is the leader among organizations and societies which promote recognition for students outstanding in the areas of scholarship, character, leadership and service. The NHS has worked hard to bring the accomplishments of outstanding students to the attention of parents, teachers, peers, and community. Chapters in more than 12,500 high schools across the nation strive to give practical meaning to the Society's goals of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

These four ideals have been considered as the basis for selection. No student is inducted simply because of a high academic average. The National Honor Society strives to recognize the total student: one who excels in all these areas. The standards used for selection are:

• Scholarship - 3.0 GPA cumulative average
• Leadership
• Service
• Character

Seniors, juniors and sophomores with a cumulative scholastic average of 3.0 are eligible to apply. The applicants will then be evaluated on the basis of service, leadership and character. Membership, however, is more than an honor. It incurs a responsibility and an obligation to continually demonstrate those outstanding qualities.

A major aspect of this organization is service. Throughout the year, students demonstrate responsibility and leadership through several service projects. It is an outstanding way to show appreciation for our community and others.

In order to be recommended for membership, a student must receive a majority vote of the Faculty Council. The Faculty Council is appointed by the school principal. For more informtion on the NHS, contact Kathy Summers at Ext. 6122.

Senior Scholastic Award
Each year a Senior Scholastic Awards Breakfast ceremony is held to honor those seniors who have received recognition for their high scholastic achievement and have maintained a 3.5 GPA. No other criteria will be considered, and the event is invitational. The students are the guests of the Glendora High School Student Body Association. A standing committee of faculty members constitutes the Senior Scholastic Awards Committee, which has the responsibility for this event.

Valedictorians and Salutatorians
Valedictorians are those students who have earned A's in all courses taken during their high school career. All non-repeat classes, which have gained high school credits, will be counted. This will include summer school, Citrus College classes transferred to GH for high school credit, and credits earned at other accredited institutions. Repeating a class for a higher grade shall disqualify a student from valedictorian or salutatorian consideration. Salutatorians are those students with the second highest GPA which is determined by rounding off to four decimal places. Every student's GPA varies according to the number of courses taken.