Academic :: General Information
Academic Load | Academic Probation | Accelerated Study | Class Standing | Correspondence/Summer School | Exam Permits | Grade Reports | Grading System | Incompletes | Late Work | Program Changes | Textbooks | Touring Group Guidelines | Transcripts | Unsatisfactory Grades
Academic Load
The minimum load shall consist of five (5) core classes (core classes are those classes that receive a full credit per year). Exception to the above may only be made by administration. To drop a class, a student must complete the drop process with the Registrar.
Academic Probation
Students whose GPA falls below 1.5 on the 4.0 scale, have any “F’s” or more than 2 “D’s,” may be placed on General Academic Probation. The purpose of the probation is not to punish the students, but to help in the development of pattern for success. Once the student is placed on academic probation, a meeting will be held with the student to develop an academic plan. The student will be given an extra study time to provide him/her with the environment to get their work accomplished. Tutors may be assigned at this time.
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Class Standing
To be eligible to join any class organization or to participate in its functions, a student must have earned enough credits to qualify for class standing. Transcripts must be received and evaluated before class standing can be officially determined. Official standing must be ascertained before a student is eligible for class office.
- Promotion to Sophomore status-- 5 credits
- Promotion to Junior status-- 10 credits
- Promotion to Senior status-- 17 credits*
*All seniors must have official transcripts, including home study and prior schools, on record in the Registrar’s office at the beginning of their senior year.
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Correspondence/Summer School
Any student desiring to take correspondence work or a summer school course should submit a written request to the Academic Standards Committee prior to applying for such work. Except under extenuating circumstances, permission will not be granted to take those courses that are offered in the school curriculum. Correspondence work that involves credit required for graduation must be completed and a transcript on file at the Academy Office by April 1st of the senior year.
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Exam Permits
Exam permits are required before a student may take semester examinations. Exam permits will not be issued unless the student’s account and any fines are paid in full.
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Grade Reports
Fletcher Academy utilizes an internet service (www.edline.net) which allows parents and students to monitor progress in every class on a regular basis. This site is used by administration and teachers to keep the students and parents informed of classroom procedures, assignments and supplemental materials.
For an additional fee of $12 per semester, a parent may request at registration to have semester grades mailed to them as well as being posted on Edline.
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Grading System
The following is the school-wide grading system :
A |
4.0 |
93-100 |
Excellent |
B |
3.0 |
82-92 |
Above Average |
C |
2.0 |
70-81 |
Average |
D |
1.0 |
60-69 |
Below Average |
F |
0.0 |
0-59 |
Unsatisfactory |
I |
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Incomplete |
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Incompletes
Students may receive an incomplete due to an extended illness. An incomplete will be changed to the default grade as reported by the teacher unless the course work is satisfactorily finished within three weeks. Students are to take the initiative in making the arrangements and completing all incomplete work.
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Late Work
Fletcher Academy does not encourage acceptance of late work. No credit will be given for late work unless arrangements have been made with the teacher.
Work missed because of an excused absence can be, and often needs to be, made up on the student’s return to school. Make-up provisions vary depending on the type of excused absence. Teachers are granted discretion in setting deadlines for make-up work within these guidelines. It is the responsibility of the student to check with each teacher and arrange for making up missed assignments.
When students miss class(es) for school-sponsored trips, assignments are due the next class period upon the student’s return from the trip.
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Program Changes
Changes to a student’s classes are made by the completion of a Drop/Add Voucher. This form is obtained from the Registrar and calls for the signature of the teacher(s) involved. Permission from parents may also be required.
Students may not enter a class after the second week or drop a class after the ninth week of either semester. A grade of “WF” (Withdrew Failing) will be recorded for any class dropped after the ninth week. Students enrolled in performance groups have made a commitment to that group until at least the end of the semester. The Academic Standards Committee may consider exceptions for unusual circumstances.
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Textbooks
Fletcher Academy utilizes the services of an online bookstore (MBS Direct) which enables us to keep our books current and up-to-date. This site may be accessed from the academy website or Edline. It is highly recommended that all books be purchased through the MBS Direct website to ensure that they are the correct ones. MBS offers a buyback program, allowing books to be returned for cash at the end of the year. Once students know their schedule, they should order their books as soon as possible in order to have them on the first day of classes.
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Touring Group Guidelines
Students will be required to have at least a 2.0 GPA from the previous semester in order to tour on trips during school days. This applies to all school-sponsored trips. New students will be subject to this policy after the first 9 weeks.
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Transcripts
Neither transcripts nor diplomas will be issued unless the student’s account is paid in full. Transcript requests are required in writing along with a $3.00 processing fee. Please allow at least one week processing time. Honoring expedited requests will require additional fees.
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Unsatisfactory Grades
Students receiving “D’s,” “F’s,” or “Incompletes” for any grading period will be subject to restrictions on their programs on campus and/or in the dormitory. It is suggested that village parents modify their student’s program in a manner that will encourage improved academic performance.
If a student fails a required course, effort should be made to remove the deficiency as soon as possible. Deficiencies in course work are to be made up on a semester basis by regular enrollment in the class, by enrollment in a correspondence course, or by enrollment in the course in summer school.
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Updated:
07/15/2009
