[Counselors] 8th grade Algebra question

[OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board]

8th grade Algebra is put on our students transcripts for grad credit, but it does not count as one of the three required math credits taken during grades 9-12 for graduation....
My question is:  When you put the 8th grade on the high school transcript, do you include as part of the High School GPA credit?  Or do you use pass/fail with no gpa calculation?
Jill Moery
Guidance Counselor
Hennessey High School

Phone:  405.853.4394 ext.222
Fax:  405.853.4644
Email: jmoery at hps.k12.ok.us


Jill, I'm sending out your question and also answering it for others to see.

If the 8th grader is taking a high school course taught by a high school teacher, Algebra I, you have to put it on the transcript and give the credit due for taking the class.  Yes, that student still has to take 3 more math classes in high school.  If you put a pass/fail on the student's transcript that will be added in as a "D" if he/she is an OK Promise student.

Lisa Nelson
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Field Coordinator for Student Preparation
Cell phone: 580.614.1328
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