ACADEMICS

The school day operates on a 6 period schedule.  The 4 academic classes consist of Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.  Each student has two discovery classes and an advisory time at the beginning of the day.  Students will receive academic plans for each class with expectations, procedures, and teacher contact information.

PROMOTION/RETENTION GRADING SCALE

See your PSH (HCS “Parent/Student Handbook”) for information on requirements that must be met in order to be promoted to the next grade.  The grading scale is as follows:

A=90-100

B=80-89

C=70-79

D=60-69

F=59 and below

ALPHA AND BETA AWARDS

Alpha Awards are given to students who have all A’s in all academic subjects each quarter.  Beta Awards are given to students who have a B or better in all academic subjects each quarter.  Assemblies will be held to award students’ certificates at the end of the school year.   

GRADE REPORTING

Students receive an interim grade at the middle of each nine weeks and a report card at the end of each nine weeks. Parents may access interim grades via PowerSchool.  Report cards will be available through PowerSchool and will be emailed to parents.