[Counselors] 8th grade Algebra question

Mon Jan 27 10:00:04 CST 2014

We include it as high school credit and GPA.

Tammy Duncan

Alva High School Counselor

District Test Coordinator

(580)327-3682

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Subject: [Counselors] 8th grade Algebra question

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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