Grading System

To convert numerical grades to letter grades, use the following scale:

A=93-100 B=85-92 C=77-84 D=70-76 Below 70 = F

Curriculum / Standards / Syllabi

In academic areas, the State Department of Education determines standards for schools. Teachers use those standards to guide both curriculum and consequently classroom instruction. Standards are available on the state department website at http://ed.sc.gov/agency/Standards-and-Learning/Academic-Standards/old/cso/index.html. Each teacher outlines his/her projected plans in a syllabus which is available online and by request in print form. Additionally the syllabus contains policies for classroom expectations.

Final Exams

Eighth grade students will take final exams in all subjects. Students may not exempt a final exam in any course. Note: When exams are scheduled, the only excuses for absences that will be accepted are (1) personal illness and/or (2) death in the immediate family. No excuses for early vacations will be accepted. Exams may not be taken earlier or later than scheduled without an excused absence and the principal's approval.

Promotion and Retention

All middle school students must pass all required academic subjects during either the regular term or summer school in order to be promoted to the next grade. The required academic subjects are reading, English, math, science, and social studies. Summer school is offered as determined by the
school district. Laws governing attendance also apply to promotion.