2.0 Instruction
Correspondence courses by students enrolled at Scribner-Snyder High School are sanctioned if the student has an actual need, cannot work the course in with his/her regular school schedule, or has failed the course and is looking to makeup the deficiency. Only those courses that have been pre-approved by the principal will be accepted to meet graduation requirements at Scribner-Snyder High School. To encourage the student to complete a course, only one course in correspondence should be taken at a time. Payment is the responsibility of the student. Courses must be taken with the Principal, Counselor, or Superintendent as supervisor, if they are to count toward a high school diploma.
Incompletes will be issued when a student's work for a nine-week period or semester is not complete. Unfinished work must be completed within five school days after the end of the grading period. Failure to complete this work can result in a failing grade being issued.
Deficiency reports are prepared by the teachers and turned into the office each Monday morning by 8:00 a.m. for each student doing “D” or “F” work. A list is then compiled of those students doing any failing (F) work. These progress reports for students doing "D" or "F" work are then mailed to the parents on that day. Exemplary work reports will be sent as warranted.
Grades 7-12 students failing (F) any two (2) classes for two (2) straight weeks are declared ineligible to participate in public performance activities for that calendar week. Student will remain ineligible until the next eligibility list and there are less than two (2) deficiencies. Grades 9-12 students are able to practice during the time of ineligibility, but will lose all passing privileges.
Grades 7-8 students that are declared ineligible are not able to practice, but will report to a designated study hall. Also during this ineligible period, participants will not participate in games, travel with the team, or be with the team during the game. No passing privileges are allowed during the ineligibility period.
Conferences with your child’s teacher should be scheduled to discuss the possible causes of the unsatisfactory work and to seek a cooperative method of improvement.
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Students are encouraged to select a schedule of classes at registration time they “can live with”. Any schedule changes will be done during the first two days of each semester. The student making a schedule change must get the signatures of the two teachers or more involved in the class changes and the approval of the parent. This could be done by signature, email, or a phone call. Final decisions on schedule changes are made by the principal and will be influenced by:
(a) Student’s past academic record
(b) Reason for requesting change
(c) Teacher’s recommendations & effect on class size
(d) Effect on student concerned
(e) Student’s obligations
If it becomes necessary to withdraw from school, students should do the following:
faculty and staff.
Coaches, Business manager, and Principal’s Secretary indicating that all books, equipment, and supplies have been returned and that all fines and outstanding bills have been paid.
2.7) Semester Tests:
Students in grades 7-12 will be given semester tests in all curriculum areas. Semester tests will count as 10% of your semester grade.
Junior or Senior students may be student aides and will be given one hour of credit. Grade will be Pass / Fail. A student may assist for only one period each semester, unless arrangements are made with the principal. The principal will assign aides.
2.9) Grading System:
The grading system for Scribner-Snyder Community School is as follows:
A ..................... 93-100
B ....................... 86-92
C ....................... 78-85
D ....................... 70-77
F ................. Below 70
Students in grades K-2 are not graded, but evaluated regarding their progress.
Grades 3-6 PE, Art, Music, Computer, and Library are evaluation grades regarding their progress.
Secondary student assistants, Jr. High Vocal Music and Jr. High PE will all be Pass / Fail.
Pass / Fail grades are not figured in Honor Roll or Class Rank. 10
Superior Honor Roll is a distinction given to students who maintain a high percentage on all school work. Students that have a 96% or better average, with no grade lower than a 93% in any one class are recognized.
Honor Roll is given to students who maintain a 93% or better average with no grade lower than 86% in any one class.
Honorable Mention is given to a student who maintains an average between 86% and 92% with no grade lower than 78% in any one class.
Students taking Honor Classes (core classes that go beyond graduation requirements) will have 5 points added by the office to their grade for Honor Roll and Class Rank purposes. Official transcripts will reflect the actual classroom grade. Classes at this time to be considered as Honor Classes are Advanced Math, Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Creative Writing, English 12, Foreign Language, Physics and Advanced Biology.
The Scribner-Snyder Community Schools Honor "S-S" Program is a program where students receive points for participation in school activities, organizations, and community service. Students accumulating points in these areas will receive an S-S chenille for their first award and a chevron for each additional award. This will be presented at the Honors Night Program.
The accumulation of Honor "S-S" points is recorded by the faculty members and approved by the principal. The guidance counselor will take the approved points and compile a list of those S-S and/or chevron winners.
2.12) National Honor Society (NHS):
NHS candidates must meet two requirements to be considered for membership. First, they must have an accumulated GPA of 90% (not rounded up) or better. If this requirement is met they MUST then complete an application for membership. Applications are available from the guidance counselor.
2.13) Graduation Honor Medallions:
Medallions are given to graduates meeting the following:
High Distinction is given to graduates with a 96% accumulated average.
With Distinction is given to graduates with a 93% accumulated average.
Averages are NOT rounded up.
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2.14) Secondary Bell Schedules:
A bell will ring 5 minutes prior to the start of school signaling students to come into the building. Students will be allowed in the building earlier if they want to see a teacher for help.
Normal Day (Three Lunch Periods)
Period 1 8:15 - 9:05 a.m.
Period 2 9:08 - 9:58 a.m.
Period 3 10:01 - 10:51 a.m.
Period 4 10:54 - 11:44 a.m.
1 st Lunch Group eats 11:44 – 12:14 p.m.
Period 5 (1 ST LUNCH) 12:14 - 1:04 p.m.
2 nd Lunch Group eats 12:11 – 12:41 p.m.
Period 5 (2 ND LUNCH) 11:47 – 12:11 and 12:41-1:07 p.m.
3rd Lunch Group eats 12:37 – 1:07 p.m.
Period 5 (3 RD LUNCH) 11:47 – 12:37 p.m.
Period 6 1:07 - 1:57 p.m.
Period 7 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Period 8 2:53 - 3:43 p.m.
1:30 Dismissal (Two Lunch Periods)
Period 1 8:15 – 8:48
Period 2 8:51 – 9:24
Period 3 9:27 – 9:59
Period 4 10:02 – 10:34
Period 5 10:37 – 11:09
Period 6 11:12 – 11:44
Period 7 (Grades 9-12) 11:47 – 12:24
Grades 7-8 LUNCH 11:44 – 12:14
Period 7 (Grades 7-8) 12:14 – 12:51
Grades 9-12 LUNCH 12:24-12:54
Period 8 12:54 – 1:30
10:15 Start (Two Lunch Periods)
Period 1 10:15 – 10:50
Period 2 10:53 – 11:28
Period 3 11:31 – 12:06
Period 4 (Grades 9-12) 12:09 – 12:44
Grades 7-8 LUNCH 12:06 – 12:36
Period 4 (Grades 7-8) 12:36 – 1:11
Grades 9-12 LUNCH 12:44 – 1:14
Period 5 1:14 – 1:49
Period 6 1:52 – 2:27
Period 7 2:30 – 3:05
Period 8 3:08 – 3:43
On shortened days we will eat in descending class order; Seniors followed by Juniors and so on and 8th followed by 7th.
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