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Online Credit Recovery

Credit Recovery at RBHS

At Rainier Beach High School, we provide our students with an online credit retrieval option through APEX Learning. Students must see their counselor to sign up for online classes. We offer students enrolled in online courses in-class time to study and work on their class assignments during the school day. However, students must independently manage their time and work, monitor their own progress, and ask for help if they are having difficulty completing assignments, mastering class material, or keeping up with the classwork. In order to be successful in an online class, we advise students to:

  • Work on their classes daily, both during their scheduled time in school and on their own time after school.
  • Complete at least five class quizzes per week. This number should be higher for more demanding classes or if the student needs to take more than one online class. If unsure, students should see their teacher or counselor to plan their online class workload in keeping with graduation requirements.
  • Contact their APEX teacher or counselor immediately if they need help understanding how to approach their online learning, master class material, complete quizzes or assignments, or have any other questions about their online classes.

Grading

The grade that a student earns in their online class is the grade that will appear on their transcript. For example, if a student completes a Math class through APEX Learning and earns a passing grade, that letter grade, along with corresponding credit, will become part of their academic record.

In addition, students enrolled in an Online Courses class during the school day will receive a Pass/ Fail grade at the end of each Quarter and Semester; this grade will appear in the Source and PowerSchool but will not carry any corresponding credit (credit hours can only be earned by completing online courses). To get a passing quarter grade, students need to have completed at least 50% of at least one online class by the end of the Quarter. To get a passing semester grade, students must complete at least one semester-long class by the end of the semester. This number will be higher for students who are assigned several APEX classes. Students should find out from their APEX teacher or counselor how many online classes they have to complete in total.

To earn a passing grade for the 2nd Semester, Seniors must have completed all assigned APEX courses by Senior due date.

For letter grading, we follow Seattle Public Schools Uniform 11-Point Grading Scale:

Percentage**

Letter Grade

Grade Point*

Honors Class Rank Weighting**

Class Rank Weighting**

93-100

A

4.0

4.5

5.0

90-92

A-

3.7

4.2

4.7

87-89

B+

3.3

3.8

4.3

83-86

B

3.0

3.5

4.0

80-82

B-

2.7

3.2

3.7

77-79

C+

2.3

2.8

3.3

73-76

C

2.0

2.5

3.0

70-72

C-

1.7

2.2

2.7

67-69

D+

1.3

1.8

2.3

60-66

D

1.0

1.5

2.0

Below 60

E

0

0

0

* Based on WAC 392-415-040

** WAC 392-415-040 does not assign percentages or class rank weighting; these columns are district-determined. Percentages will be rounded to the nearest whole number. For example, 81.4% rounds to 81%, 81.5% rounds to 82%.

Classroom Expectations:

  • Be in class every day, on time, and actively work towards class completion. Daily progress is expected and necessary for successful completion of online courses.
  • Help nurture and maintain a productive atmosphere in the classroom. We encourage each other and celebrate success!
  • Bring a sense of purpose and determination.
  • Ask for help if you’re struggling with class material or with managing your course work. Your teacher and counselor are here to support you!
  • Remember that the courses you are taking online are graduation requirements.
  • Academic honesty: plagiarism, cheating, and/or misuse of the Internet are serious offenses and may result in a failing grade. For this class, it is permissible to assist classmates in general discussions of computing techniques and navigating the APEX platform. General advice and interaction are encouraged. Each person, however, must develop their own solutions to the assigned projects, assignments, and tasks. In other words, students may not “work together” on graded assignments except if explicitly assigned as a group or peer project by the teacher.
  • Academic focus that is conducive to learning is expected at all times.
  • Expediting class completion can and should be done from home online!

Attendance:

School attendance is one of the biggest predictors of success and vital to your future opportunities. Students need to be in class every day and on time. Being on time will result in increased performance in class and a sense of pride that comes with success. If you are not able to make it on time, it will result in losing off-campus privileges and being assigned reflection time after school.  

Cellphones:

Cellphones are not permitted during class time per RBHS and SPS policies.

If the phone is out – student is given opportunity to store the phone in a metal box or another classroom space. If the student refuses, their name goes on cell phone log and administrative team will take the phone for the day. Teacher will contact home after the first incident.   

Repeat incidents that end up on the log will result in a family meeting with an administrator.   


Please contact your counselor or supervising teacher with any questions or concerns:

How Parents Can Monitor their Student’s Progress in an APEX Class