Students must receive consent of the instructor before admission into an honors class.  In calculating grade point averages, students will receive an additional ten points for each honors class completed.  The Building Leadership Team will determine classes given honors status.

H. Promotion/Retention
Credits required for grade classification in the high school as of the beginning of each school year.

Freshman.......................0 credits
Sophomore....................5 credits
Junior............................11 credits
Senior...........................17 credits

Students who do not accumulate these numbers of credits will not move to the next higher classification.    Upon successful completions, eighth grade algebra and Spanish class will receive high school  elective credit.

I. Hints to Achieve Better Grades
Make sure you know and understand the grading system for each class you take.  Be actively involved in classroom activities, attend classes regularly, study for tests, and complete your class assignments and homework properly, neatly, and on time.  Set aside sufficient time each night (at least one hour is suggested) to complete your homework assignments.  If you have no homework, review your notes from classes that day.  Remember that your responsibility is to learn as much as you can from your teachers.  Don't be afraid to seek extra help from your teachers by making an appointment to see them before or after school.  Often, one of your friends may also be able to help you gain a better understanding of a subject with which you are having difficulty.  The point is that help is available, but you have to ask for it.

  J. Cimarron 1Cimarron High School Homework Policy
       Homework is an effective way to help students become more successful.  By developing good study habits, the student accepts the responsibility for completing assignments promptly, for using time wisely, and for becoming better learners.  Research reveals that homework has a positive effect on achievement, especially within grades 7-12.  Also, professional studies indicate that homework improves critical thinking, knowledge retention, attitude toward school, and independent problem solving.  Homework is designed to be purposeful and meaningful.  Since student success is a shared concern of both home and school, parents are asked to encourage their children to maintain good study habits and ensure an environment conducive for independent study.



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