Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) has established guidelines for how students' academic records are managed, including test scores and courses taken in middle school for high school credit. These guidelines are established in FCPS Regulation 416R-B, Students - Student Transcripts.
Regulation 416R-B addresses how high school credit earned in middle school is treated, ensuring that these grades count toward graduation requirements and are included in the high school GPA. However, if parents wish to omit these grades, they can request it before their child enters high school.
Finally, Regulation 416R-B also gives parents the option to appeal to the high school principal if they find their child needs more preparation in advanced courses taken in middle school in order to be successful in the more advanced high school course. This flexibility ensures that students are supported and that their students’ academic records reflect their learning experiences in the best way possible.
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