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Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School offers a classical liberal arts education. We believe our graduation requirements ensure the academic, artistic, and character-building experiences that reflect our commitment to this goal. Diplomas shall be granted to students who have completed the requirements for graduation as established in the curriculum approved by the Abby Kelley Foster Charter School Board of Trustees. All students are required to apply to a two or four year institution of higher education and pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) as part of their graduation requirements.
Abby Kelley Foster provides all students at the high school level with a college preparatory program. At the beginning of each course, each teacher will provide a written explanation of course expectations, methods of evaluation, and the grading system. Assessments may include, but are not limited to tests, quizzes, written assignments, projects, and labs. All students in the high school are graded quarterly.
2010
Mid-Term Exam Schedule
Grades 9-12
Grades |
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Exam |
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9-12 |
Fri. Jan. 15, 2010 |
2nd Qtr Grades close |
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Tues. Jan. 19, 2010 |
Period A EXAM |
8:00- 9:35 |
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Period B EXAM |
9:40- 11:20 |
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Period E |
11:24- 12:45
Lunch |
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Prep Exam Period C |
12:45- 1:35 |
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Prep Exam Period D |
1:38- 2:28 |
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Wed. Jan. 20, 2010 |
Period C EXAM |
8:00- 9:35 |
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Period D EXAM |
9:40- 11:20 |
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Period G |
11:24- 12:45
Lunch |
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Prep Exam Period E |
12:45- 1:35 |
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Prep Exam Period F |
1:38- 2:28 |
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Thurs. Jan. 21, 2010 |
Period E EXAM |
8:00- 9:35 |
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Period F EXAM |
9:40- 11:20 |
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Period A |
11:24- 12:45
Lunch |
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Period B |
12:45- 1:35 |
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Prep Exam Period G |
1:38- 2:28 |
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Fri. Jan. 22, 2010 |
Period G |
8:00- 9:40 |
- On Friday, January 22nd, we will have a regular scheduled day starting at 9:41 starting with B period. We will have E Period instead of G last period.
- Grades for Mid-Terms and 2nd Quarter need to be input by end of day on Monday, January 25th
The School Administration and Board of Trustees will not grant a high school diploma to any student failing to meet the approved graduation requirements and the student will not be eligible to participate in any senior activities.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS |
English four full year courses
Writing two full year courses
Mathematics four full year courses
History four full-year courses
Science four full-year courses
Foreign Language two full years of Latin and one additional year of Spanish or Latin.
Art one year course
Music/Band/Choir two full year courses
Civics one year course
PE/Health four years
Electives: Offered Junior and Senior year only
Community Service 50 hours over 4 years
Course Offerings and Credits: Students are required to earn a minimum of 30 credits to qualify for a diploma.
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Course Levels
0 = Advanced Placement
1 = Honors
2 = College Prep
Grading System
94-100 |
77-79 |
90-93 |
74-76 |
87-89 |
70-73 |
84-86 |
65-69 |
80-83 |
0-64 Failing |
Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System
All students are required to pass the state mandated English language arts, math and science/technology MCAS exams in addition to the school graduation requirements in order to receive a diploma. |
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