Credits on a Standards-Based Transcript  In each class, credit is granted upon completion of content standards at a proficient or above level (a letter grade of A, B, or C). If a student receives a grade of “F,” no credit will be awarded for the class and a zero will be calculated into the student’s grade point average. Credit is assigned at the end of each semester only.

When a student makes up a failed class (see credit recovery options), the previous “F” will be changed to “NC” (no credit) on the transcript.

Semester grades are final and are used to calculate student grade point averages (GPA).  

Progress Report grades are in-progress grades and have no bearing on GPA.  

A student in a high school course may receive pass/no pass grading only as approved on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the principal, student’s counselor and classroom teacher.  

A student must achieve at the equivalent of C grade work in order to pass a course that is not  graded as a pass/no pass course.  

A grade of I (Incomplete) is assigned when, due to extenuating circumstances, a student has not completed sufficient coursework for the teacher to assess student work and assign a grade reflective of the student’s achievement, e.g. due to extended illness or recent enrollment in the class. It is not an alternative to a grade of F, which reflects failure to achieve. ( Requires approval by the student’s counselor or PRA administrator.)  

The teacher is responsible for converting a grade of I to a regular letter grade no more than three weeks after the end of the grading period. If a student does not complete missing assignments by this deadline, each missing assignment receives a score of zero percent and the grade calculation for the applicable grading period will be made on this basis.  

Grades of F or I do not receive credit and do not count towards fulfillment of course or graduation requirements.  

Students that transfer to PRA from another high school do not receive credit at PRA for any D grade in course work on their transferred transcripts.   

If a student drops a yearlong course at the completion of the 1st semester, or at any time during the 2nd semester, they will receive the grade of "F" for the second term.

If a student withdraws from a course after the add/drop deadline they will receive a WP or WF as stated in the add/drop policy below.

High School Grade Point Scales
High School Standard (Non-Weighted) Classes
Letter grades will be assigned for all standard high school classes, as follows:**
A = 4 (exceptional achievement; grade percentage 89.5 % and above)
B = 3 (high achievement; grade percentage 79.5 %-89.49%) 
C = 2 (average achievement; grade percentage 69.5 % 79.49%)  
F = 0 (failure to achieve; grade percentage below 69.49%)
P = 1 (Credit Recovered- See below for Credit Recovery Policy)
I = incomplete 
WP = withdraw pass 
WF = withdraw fail  
** Some classes may use a different point system to calculate grades
High School Honors and AP courses. 
Letter grades will be assigned for all weighted high school classes, as follows: **
A = 5 (exceptional achievement; grade percentage 89.5 % and above)
B = 4 (high achievement; grade percentage 79.5 %-89.49%) 
C = 3 (average achievement; grade percentage 69.5 % 79.49%)  
** Some classes may use a different point system to calculate grades

Prospect Ridge Academy may list two grade point averages (weighted and standard) on a transcript because universities and colleges vary their admission requirements and practices. Weighted GPA is based on the 5 point scale (listed above) and the standard GPA is calculated using the standard 4.0 scale (listed above).  

GRADE REPORTS  

Prospect Ridge Academy’s academic calendar is divided into two semesters for final course grades In addition to the final semester grades, there will be “in-progress” grade checks throughout each semester.  Grade reports (report cards) are final two times each school year: End of Semester 1 (final grades) End of Semester 2 (final grades)  Only final grades are used to determine a student’s term and cumulative GPAs.  

HS COURSE CREDITS

For high school courses, credits for passing grades accrue only at the end of the semester. With very few exceptions each PRA high school course is worth 1 credit for a yearlong course or .5 credit for a semester-long course.

It is important to note that credits accrue only with completion of a full semester, and that a student DOES NOT EARN CREDITS with early withdrawal from a semester, regardless of when during the semester the student withdraws. A student may lose credits in a course when there are excessive and/or unexcused absences, or if there are tardies, or serious discipline issues.

Prospect Ridge Academy

High School

Counseling Handbook & Course Pathways

Mission/Vision and Bell Schedules

Counseling/Student Services

Peaks

College Prep Counseling

Graduation Requirements

Advanced Placement (AP) Classes

Grading Policy

Course Add/Drop Policy

Credit Recovery

Miner Scholar Graduation Awards

Student Academic Recognition

Athletics, Activities, and Clubs

Athletic Eligibility

PE Credits and Exemptions

Closed Campus (Junior & Senior Off Campus Lunch Privileges)

Junior/Senior Lunch Privileges

Off Campus Guidelines for Juniors & Seniors