SCHEDULE LOAD REGULATIONS

A full school day consists of 7 class periods.

 

(1) A full-time student must carry a minimum load of six (6) credits.  Seniors are the exception to this rule, for they are required to carry only five (5) credits.

 

(2) Three (3) credits of a student's class load must be exclusive of art, music and PE.

 

(3) Students may apply for library or office aides.  Applications are available in office and library. 

 

(4) Co-op students must carry four (4) credits exclusive of art, music and PE.

 

(5) Seniors who meet the following* criteria may leave school at the end of 5^th period.

 

*    1. Passing grade on subject area tests

      2. Passed all courses required for

            graduation

      3. At the end of the first semester, a senior who either is failing or has excessive absences will lose senior leave privileges.

 

  

DETERMINATION OF STUDENT GRADE CLASSIFICATION

 

Sophomore

      *A student must have earned a minimum of six (6) credits.

      *Four (4) of the five (5) credits must be in the four core subject areas.

      *Must pass English I

 

Junior

      *A student must have earned a minimum of 11 credits.

      *These credits may include both core and minor subjects.

      *Must pass English II

 

Senior

      *A student must have earned a minimum of 15 credits.

      *Must pass English III

 

The Mississippi Department of Education provides more information about the curriculum frameworks and other assessment-related topics on its website:  www.mde.k12.ms.us.  You may also contact your local school district for copies of the Student/Parent Information Guide printed each year to inform parents about the Mississippi Subject Area Testing Program.