Yoakum Junior High Handbook

Section IV: Academic Information

Grading Standards
Progress Reports
Awards
Promotion and Retention
Field Trips
Extra-Curricular Activities, Clubs, and Organizations

1. Grading Standards

1. All grades will be reported numerically with 70 being the minimum passing grade.
2. All grades are given at six week intervals. Report cards are to be signed by parents and returned to school the following day.
3. The final yearly grade is found by adding the two semester grades and dividing by two.

2. Progress Reports

1. Progress reports are sent home with the students after the third week of each six weeks for all students. Additional progress reports may be requested by parents at any time.
2. Progress reports are to be signed by parents and returned to school the following day.
3. Students who make a failing grade at the end of a six weeks will not be eligible to participate in extra-curricular activities the following three weeks. Senate Bill 1.

3. Awards

The school sponsors an awards assembly(s) at the end of the year as the final assembly for the student body. At this assembly, recognition is given to the outstanding students of the school for their work during the year.

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4. Promotion and Retention (Pass or Fail)

To be promoted from one grade level to the next, a student shall attain an overall average of 70 or above for the year in all courses taken. The overall average shall be derived by averaging the final numerical grade for all courses taken. In addition, students shall attain an average of 70 or above in three of the following subjects:

1. Language Arts - Reading and English - (including Reading Improvement if required)
2. Mathematics
3. Social Studies
4. Science

Beginning with the 2007-2008 school year, in order to be promoted to grade 9, students enrolled in grade 8 must perform satisfactorily on the mathematics and reading sections of the grade 8 assessment in English.
Also, students will have to take care of their attendance requirements in order to pass. The requirements for each student is to be present at least 90 percent of the school days.

5. Field Trips

Each grade level has an opportunity to participate in one educational field trip per school year. Additional field trips may be taken with clubs/organizations or as a reward. At the principal’s discretion, a student may be prohibited from attending a school-sponsored field trip based on the student’s behavior, academics, or attendance during the 15 school days prior to the field trip.

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6. Extra-Curricular Activities, Clubs, and Organizations

1. Academic Competition (UIL and other)
2. Band
3. Basketball
4. Cheerleading and Mascots
5. Cross Country
6. Football
7. Golf
8. Student Council
9. Tennis
10. Track
11. Volleyball

At the discretion of the campus administrator, participation in these activities/organizations can be suspended and/or denied for students based on academics, attendance, or behavior.

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