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Academics
While the student handbook is designed to cover a wide range of information, the program of studies, The Soaring Eagle focuses specifically on course selections and graduation requirements. This booklet is available (hard copies available in the counseling office) to assist students in building their yearly schedules and to provide them with specific information about graduation requirements. The Soaring Eagle is revised yearly to reflect any changes in course offerings.
Gifted Education & Special Education
In accordance with the Board's philosophy to develop the special abilities of each student, the district shall provide gifted education services and programs designed to meet the individual educational needs of identified students- see Policy 114.
The district shall offer each student with a disability education programs and services that appropriately meet the student's needs for educational, instructional, transitional and related services. A student who requires special education shall receive programs and services according to an individualized education program (IEP). The IEP shall provide access to the district's general curriculum and participation in state and local assessments, including supplemental aids and services that permit the student to be educated, to the maximum extent appropriate, with non-disabled peers. The district shall provide a continuum of placement options to appropriately meet the needs of students with disabilities- see Policy 113.
The minimum number of credits required for graduation is 24.
- English - 4
- Social Studies - 3
- Mathematics - 3
- Science - 3
- Additional Science/Social Studies/Math - 1
- Fitness and Wellness - 1
- Arts and Humanities - 2
- Electives - 7
TOTAL 24
Community Service Graduation Requirement
Students must complete a total of 30 hours of community service (for a non-profit organization) outside of the school day. Please consult the Counseling Department website for more information and forms.
Pennsylvania State Graduation Requirement
In addition to the credit and community service requirements established by the Exeter Township School District, students will also be required to meet the graduation requirements established by the state of Pennsylvania. Act 158 applies to students in the Class of 2023 and beyond. Details about these requirements, commonly referred to as the “graduation pathways” can be found on the Assessment and Accountability section of the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s website.
Keystone Exams are state-required end-of-course assessments and are part of Pennsylvania’s statewide high school graduation requirements for the Class of 2023 and later. Additional information on Keystone Exams may be found on the PDE website and you can find additional information in the Program of Studies. Exeter Township Senior High School will administer Keystone exams during both the winter and spring testing windows this school year. Students are expected to take the exams at the end of the course in Algebra I, Biology, and 10th-grade Literature. Students will be re-tested if they did not score at least proficient on these exams at least once. These exams will be administered during the winter and spring for students who completed those classes in the first semester. In all cases, students and their parents will be notified directly when they are scheduled to test.
Students will attain honor roll status if, using standard rounding procedures, they achieve at least a 92 percent GPA for a marking period (Gold Eagle – for the school term). Students will attain merit roll status if, using standard rounding procedures, they achieve an 88 percent to a 91.99 percent GPA for a marking period (Silver Eagle – for the school term). Students will not be included on the honor or merit roll if a failing grade appears on their report cards. The term (marking period) GPA does not include weighted grades.
- 100 - 92 = A
- 91 - 82 = B
- 81 - 72 = C
- 71 - 60 = D
- 59 and below = F
Grades are reported using a percentage grade system. To earn credit for a course, a student must score a 60% or higher. Courses designated as "Honors" receive a weight of 1.05. AP courses in which the student takes the exam receive a weight of 1.10. All other courses have a weight of 1.0. Quality points will be determined in the following manner: Credit x weight (1, 1.05, 1.10) x percentage grade.
Final course grades are calculated using the grade percentage that the student earned for each marking period and mid-term/final exam. Each marking period is worth 22% of the final grade. The midterm is worth 6%. The final exam is worth 6%. If there is no mid-term, the final exam is worth 12%. If there is no midterm or final exam, each marking period is worth 25% of the final grade. Students who have demonstrated effort in class or experience extenuating circumstances and fail a marking period are encouraged to work with their teacher (and counselor) to establish a remediation plan in an effort to master the course objectives and earn credit for the course.
The Board recognizes its responsibility for the collection, retention, disclosure and protection of student records. The Board also recognizes the legal requirement to maintain the confidentiality of student records and prohibits the unauthorized access, reproduction, and/or disclosure of student education records and personally identifiable information from such records. The Board shall adopt a comprehensive plan for the collection, maintenance and dissemination of student education records that complies with federal and state laws and regulations and state guidelines. Copies of the adopted student records plan shall be maintained by the district and revised as required by changes in federal or state law and regulations. Copies of the student records plan shall be submitted to the Department of Education, upon request. See Policy 216.