Grading

Report cards are issued each nine weeks.  Progress reports are issued every three weeks between each nine week period.  Report cards and progress reports will be issued to students and are not mailed.  Grades are reported on a numerical basis.  To receive credit for a course, a student must maintain an average of 70 or above.  Grades are finalized at the end of each semester (December and May).  The finalized grades are used to calculate Grade Point Average (GPA).  The grading scale is as follows:  

A = 93-100, B = 85-92, C = 76-84, D = 70-75, F = 0-69.

Grade classification occurs at the beginning of the academic school year.  Grade classification (promotion/retention) is based on total accumulated credits.  Grade classification for the 2007-2008 school year is as follows:

Grade                                              Credits Required   

9th                                                           0—5 credits

10th                                                              6 credits

11th                                                            12 credits

12th                  18 credits (Class of 2008) 20 credits (Classes 2009, 2010, and 2011)

Single Path Graduation Requirements

English                              4 credits
Math                                 4 credits
Science                             4 credits
Social Studies                    3 credits
Foreign Language               2 credits (same language)
Wellness                            1 credit
Senior Project                    1 credit
Fine Art                             1 credit
Major or Academy              4 credits
Electives                            4 credits      
TOTAL                               28 credits

Academy Structure

Each student entering Red Bank High School will begin in the Ninth Grade Academy.  The Ninth Grade Academy will consist of first-time ninth graders.  During their first year of high school in this academy, students will be introduced to each academy offered at Red Bank High School.  Students will choose an academy starting their 10th grade year.  These academies correlate with the design of the single path diploma.  Each academy falls below one of the following single path options.  Majors are available in Math/Science/Technology, Humanities/Fine Arts, or Career Technical.  Although other options are possible, most academies have a “natural fit” for their students’ major selection.  It is possible for students to have a double major. Graduating seniors from the classes of 2009, 2010 and 2011 must have four credits in their academy major as part of the Single Path Diploma.

Academies:                                     Suggested Major                                      
Math Science Technology         Math Science or Career Technical
Health Careers                        Math Science or Career Technical
Humanities Fine Arts                Humanities Fine Arts
Teaching                                 Humanities Fine Arts or Math Science
Leadership                              Humanities Fine Arts of Math Science
Communications                      Humanities Fine Arts of Career Technical

Academy Offerings

Academies are integrated programs of study in smaller learning communities. Students are challenged with a personalized, flexible and rigorous curriculum.  Studies include core curricula with integrated units of study and elective courses with focused major components.  Students will gain work ethics and skills that are vital for employment and necessary for success in college.  Academies provide challenging courses that work to provide a sequential roadmap to future career goals.  Students in these academies will have an intensive and unique academic experience focused in their specific area of interest.