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GUIDANCE
If a student needs to see a counselor, they should do the following: 1. Students need to obtain a pass from a teacher or administrator
before going to guidance. If a counselor is unavailable, the student may leave a note and the counselor will send for the student as soon as possible, or
2. Parents, guardians, teachers, or administrators may request that a counselor see a student.
Change of Address
Please inform the Guidance Office if you change your address, phone numbers, or emergency contact phone numbers. You must provide a proof of residency for a change of address.
Class Rank
Students will be ranked with the class in which they enter high school. Students graduating early will be ranked as members of the senior class.
The uniform grading scale and system for GPA and class rank will apply to all courses carrying Carnegie units, including units earned at the middle/junior high school.
The formula will yield each student’s GPA, which can then be ranked from highest to lowest in class. Computations will not be rounded to a higher number. All diploma candidates are included in the ranking.
GPA = sum (quality points X units) sum of units attempted
*A weighted system is used for determining class rank. A student’s rank in class is determined by cumulative GPA based on the following grade conversion scale:
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