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HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY INFORMATION
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It is important for high school students and parents to understand that the credits and GPA of postsecondary work in academies may impact academic standing for students in future postsecondary educational institutions. If students are concerned a class may not be an appropriate fit for them, we encourage the students to talk to their high school counselor before the withdrawal deadline.
Students who are suspended or dismissed by their high school will not be allowed to participate in a high school academy unless an agreement for continued service is established.
Grade Information
Grades earned during academy courses will be a part of the high school transcript and their college transcript. The transcript will follow students into any postsecondary experiences.
The grading scale for each academy is clearly communicated to the high school students on the first day of class via the course syllabus. It is very important that the student is familiar with the Academy’s unique scale as certain classes require a very specific final grade to be eligible for licenses and/or certifications. Grades may be accessed during the course through Canvas. Students may access final published grades in the Student Information System (SIS) found within MyCVTC.
CVTC course grades are shared with the high school at the completion of the term. Once high schools receive the student grades, they add them to the student’s high school transcript.
Students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative and semester GPA to remain in good standing.
Transfer of Academy Credits
CVTC credits are widely accepted by many public and private four- year colleges and universities on a course-by-course basis or program-to- program transfer. Transcripts are analyzed on an individual basis by the receiving institution to determine which credits will transfer. Students should consult with the Admissions Office at the educational institution to which they plan to transfer to for specific transfer details.
Class Attendance
Attendance is critical to student success, and all high school students participating in Academies are required to attend scheduled classes. Attendance is recorded. Students who do not attend the first week of class will be classified as a “No Show” and may be dropped from the class/academy. For more information see No Show (Beginning Attendance) in the Registration & Academic Records section of this Handbook.
The maximum allowable number of absences is determined by each individual instructor or program requirements. Unexcused absences will potentially result in lower course grades. Instructors may choose to require class participation as part of a grade. Lack of class participation due to absences may negatively affect the course grade. Classroom attendance requirements will be communicated to the student at the beginning of each course and will reflect the assumption that students will attend on a regular basis with the exceptions of illness or personal emergency.
Accommodations may be made for school-sanctioned events with prior notification to your instructor. Examples may include participation in a state or national competition. Regular scheduled practices, games (non-playoff), events, and personal appointments do not qualify as an excused absence. Instructors will report absences to the high school and the HSAS at CVTC.