Weighted Courses
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High school courses are divided into three groups:
- Group I courses (listed below) are weighted by a factor of 1.20
- Group II courses (listed below) are weighted by a factor of 1.10
- Group III courses (not listed) are all other courses and are not weighted
Course weights are multiplied against percentages earned to determine quality points. A student’s quality points are then divided by the total number of credits to determine grade point average (G.P.A.) and class rank. Weighted grades are not used in calculation of the honor roll. Weighting is reflected in the class rank/weighted G.P.A., but the final course grade on the transcript reflects the un-weighted grade. Refer to the recommended criteria for each when selecting these courses. These weighted courses require increased rigor, higher order thinking skills and more homework. The rubric at the end of the section is provided as a guideline for weighted course selection. To enroll, students and parents must sign the back of the course selection form, indicating their agreement with the selected courses and the increased demands required to be successful in the weighted courses. As of August 18, 2017, students will not be allowed to drop to a lower level course. Therefore, it is very important that students and parents understand the depth and rigor of these courses before selecting them. The school counselors will answer questions and provide written material concerning the content of these courses at an in-school assembly for 8th graders, 8th grade Parents’ Night, and at student flex meetings for high school students.
Group I - (1.20)- 097A AP Seminar
- 097B AP Research
- 127 AP English Literature and Composition
- 128 AP English Language and Composition
- 232 AP Calculus A/B
- 233 AP Calculus B/C
- 278 AP Computer Science A
- 281 AP Statistics
- 311A AP Biology
- 335A AP Physics I
- 335B AP Physics II
- 431A AP United States Government and Politics
- 432 AP United States History
- 433 AP Macroeconomics
- 435 AP Psychology
- 764 **Introduction to Agribusiness Fundamentals
- 911 AP Music Theory
- 920 1st Semester College
- 925 2nd Semester College
**Dual enrollment with HACC meets during the regular school day.
Group II - (1.10)
- 100 Honors English Grade 9
- 112 Honors English Grade 10
- 120 Honors English Grade 11
- 131 Honors English Grade 12
- 217 Honors Geometry
- 222 Honors Algebra II
- 229 Honors Pre-calculus
- 231 Honors Calculus
- 298 Honors Geaneral Science
- 310 Honors Biology
- 321 Honors Chemistry
- 325 Honors Chemistry II
- 331 Honors Physics
- 345 Honors Competition Science
- 346 Honors Competition Science II
- 347 Honors Competition Science III
- 348 Honors Competition Science IV
- 357 Honors Human Anatomy & Physiology
- 359 Honors Biochemistry/Biotechnology
- 400 Honors 20th Century United States History
- 420 Honors World History
- 614 Honors French Literature and Poetry
- 617 Honors French Art and History
- 646 Honors German Short Stories and Culture
- 647 Honors Introduction to Modern German Literature
- 665 Honors Spanish IV
- 670 Honors Spanish V
- 751W Honors Inventions & Innovations
- 752W Honors Architectural Design
- 756W Honors Electronics and Robotics
- 757W Honors Design Fabrication
- 759W Honors Engineering Design
Group III - (1.00)
- All courses not included in Group I and II
Expectations for Weighted Courses:
Criteria
1.20
1.10
Amount of time in vs. out of class
25/75
50/50
Level of reading/writing
College level
Above grade level
Amount of teacher-directed assistance
Very little
Moderate
Pre-Course assignment/ pre-requisites
Required
Possible
Frequency of out-of-class assignments
Every night and weekends
Most nights
Assessments
Few, Most high stakes
Less frequent, larger, some high stakes
Time in class for preview/review
Rare
Infrequent
Scaffolding of assignments/assessments
None
Little
Higher order thinking skills
Most of the class
Often
Students who select weighted courses should do so with teacher recommendation, keeping in mind the above criteria. Caution is given to those students who select multiple weighted courses as they may find they are unable to keep up with the course demands. As of August 17, 2018 students are NOT allowed to drop these courses. Please consult with the school counselor or teacher for more information regarding specific courses prior to selecting them during the course selection process.