We are a
college preparatory school and have some of the most talented, skilled,
and gifted teachers that you will encounter. The
schedule available to Pinnacle students includes the core classes,
music (instrumental and vocal), foreign languages, art, computers,
Physical Education, Journalism, and more. Because of our rigorous
and strenuous academic program, it is important that you have a clear
understanding of what it will take for a high school student to graduate.
| Graduation
Requirements: |
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Graduation
Requirements, with credits for grades 9 - 12
| English |
4 |
Foreign Language |
2 *** |
| Mathematic |
4* |
Physical Education |
2 |
| Social Studies |
3** |
Electives |
3 |
| Science |
3 |
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Total credits needed for graduation is 21.
For college preparation:
*For current Pinnacle students (Classes of 2005-06-07) the math requirement
of three math courses to include one course in Algebra 1 is in effect.
For the incoming class (Class of 2008) four years of math is required.
For the incoming class (Class of 2008) four years of math is required:
one of the classes must be Algebra 1 in accord with CCHE requirements.
For the Class of 2009 and above the math requirement
will
be four math
courses Algebra 1 and higher.
**Social Studies: Three years of Social Studies is required: one of the
classes must be American History.
***Must be two years of the same language. A third year is recommended.
Our high school course requirements align perfectly with college entrance
requirements and the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) requirements.
Students must enroll in at least six classes per semester in grades 9-12.
Academic Lettering Requirements
Lettering is available for 9-12 grades. A Grade Point Average (GPA) of
3.7 for 4 consecutive grading quarters (obtained only through The Pinnacle
Charter School) is required to obtain an academic letter. Letters are awarded
in the fall semester for the previous four quarters accomplished in the
preceding year.
Valedictorian Requirements
Valedictorians must maintain a 4.0 GPA for each year of High School beginning
with 9th grade and continuing through the 3rd quarter of 12th grade. If
there is no qualifying student in the year of graduation within the senior
class, the student with the highest GPA through the 3rd quarter of their
senior year will then be chosen.
Salutatorian Requirements
The student with the second highest GPA through the
3rd quarter of their senior year will be chosen as the Salutatorian.
Keep
in mind that credits from previous high schools are transferable
and this explains the discrepancies among students who enter as
a freshman
versus a student who enters as a senior.
Grading
Scale
|
| A
(90-100) |
Exceptional
Achievement |
| B
(80-89) |
Above
Average Achievement |
| C
(70-79) |
Average
Achievement |
| D
(60-69) |
Below
Average Achievement |
| F
(below 60) |
Unsatisfactory
achievement |
GPA
Scale for Advanced Placement Courses
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All
A's = 5.0
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All
B's = 4.0
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All
C's = 3.0
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All
D's = 1.0
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All
F's = 0.0
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GPA
Scale
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A+
= 4.3
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A
= 4.0
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A-
= 3.66
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B+
= 3.3
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B
= 3.0
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B-
= 2.66
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C+
= 2.3
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C
= 2.0
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C-
= 1.66
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D+
= 1.66
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D
= 1.0
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D-
= 0.66
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All
F's = 0
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Progress Report Dates for 2007-2008: Sept. 14, Sept.. 28, Oct. 12, Nov. 16, Dec. 6, Dec. 20, Feb. 1, Feb. 15, Feb. 26, Mar. 14, April 21, May 2, May 16
Report Card Dates: Nov. 5, Jan. 28, Apr. 7, June 6
Please call your teacher(s) immediately if you do not receive these reports. |
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High School Teachers
For
information regarding
The Pinnacle Athletic Program click here. |
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