9th Grade

Hello Freshmen! This year is going to be great! Please utilize the information on this website and stop by the Counselor's Office if you have any questions or concerns. Remember, now that you are in high school, all of your grades count towards your future goals of college and career. I know you will do great and have a successful 9th grade year!

General Information

1. Students earn Graduation Credits in grades 9-12. Credits are earned at the rate of .5 units per course per semester. Student’s must earn a minimum of 27 units prior to graduation (for an advanced college prep diploma).

2. A student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) is determined by quality points earned from all classes taken in grades 9 – 12. This includes required courses and electives. Points are earned at the following rate: A=4 quality points, B=3 quality points, C=2 quality points, D=1 quality point, F=0 quality points. (Advanced Placement Classes are weighted 1 point if a student earns an 80 or above in the class. So, if a student earns an A in an Advanced Placement class he or she would earn 5 quality points for that class rather than 4.) Advanced Placement classes are available starting in your junior year.

3. A student’s Academic Average is determined by averaging the numerical grade received in all core classes taken through the final semester of the senior year. Core classes include English, Math, Science, Social Studies and Foreign Language. In order to graduate with honors, or to be inducted into or maintain membership in the Honor Societies, a student must have an overall academic average of 90 or above. Academic Average cannot be rounded up.

4. Graduation Requirements:

5. Each September, Lee-Scott Academy hosts an annual College Fair. Colleges from many different areas come to the campus to meet with students and parents. All student are encouraged to attend.

6. As a condition of graduation, all students in grades 9-12 must complete 75 hours of Community Service. Students may start earning community service credit beginning the first day of school of their 9th grade year. All community service must be done for a non-profit organization and documentation must be turned in to the counselor. Diplomas will not be issued until the requirement has been met. A community service brochure with detailed explanations is available under the Community Service link on this website.

7. Know your school - rules, policies and procedures, calendar, attendance and tardy policies, and athletic eligibility requirements.