5. Marco Referencial
5.1 Marco Conceptual
5.1.6 Figuras Retóricas
If at all possible the student’s transcript should be official as indicated by the words “official
transcript” and/ or the school’s seal on the transcript. Report card(s) and/or progress report (s) are not acceptable student’s replacements for a transcript as indicated by the words “official transcript” and/ or the school’s seal on the transcript.
Review the entire transcript first for a basic understanding. Note any questions regarding
interpretation of courses, credits or grading and contact the previous school if necessary.
Completed courses should be entered on the course history update form (in appendix). If the
course is listed on the form, enter the final grade, credit attempted and completed, and the school year the course was taken in the appropriate column. If the course is not listed, then the course(s) is entered on the backside of the form in the correct content area. For example, German is not listed on the form; thus, it would be entered on the backside of the form under content area, World Languages.
Honors courses are indicated by writing an “H” or “Honors” next to the course title.
If a full-year course such as English or Algebra is divided into semesters for grading purposes,
then the semester grades are averaged and the related credits totaled to arrive at the final grade and credit earned. For example, a student’s transcript reflects a C for the first semester in English 9 with a .5 credit earned and an F the second semester with 0 credits earned. The C and the F are averaged together so the student earns a final grade of a D in English 9 for one credit.
If a course for which a student has previously received credit is retaken, both attempts are
entered on the course history update form. However, credit is only entered on the first attempt though the final grade is entered for both. Also, a check is placed in the repeat tag column for the second attempt.
Helpful Hints:
Please refer to courses that satisfy graduation requirements as well as information for transfer students on the VDOE website.
Students transferring above the 10th grade from schools or other education programs that do not require or give credit for health and physical education shall not be required to take these courses to meet graduation requirements.
Physical science is NOT approved by the VDOE as a high-school level science course. Thus, it must be entered as an elective credit on the course history update form.
The final grade of an F on the transcript must be recorded as such on the update form even if the student repeats the course a second time with a passing grade. In addition, an “E” on a transcript is analogous to an “F.”
Courses taken in 7th or 8th grade for which the school has awarded high school credit are included on the update form. For example, Arlington School System awards high school credit for World Geography, which is taken in 8th grade.
10. Early Graduation
The importance of a four-year high school education cannot be overstated. The academic preparation as well as the emotional and social development that a student garners from these four years is extremely valuable and can greatly influence postsecondary success. Thus, for a student to graduate early, there has to be a valid reason. A conference must occur between the student, parent, counselor and any other stakeholders regarding the rationale for early graduation and also for the student and parent to fully understand any possible repercussions. For example, if the student finishes the required courses during the school year, the diploma itself is still not issued until the day of or after the graduation date for that year’s graduating class.
11. Reduction from a Full-Day Schedule
All students are expected to take a full-day schedule of classes unless the student is enrolled in a cooperative work/apprenticeship program or there are extenuating circumstances that warrant a reduction. In the case of the latter, the principal’s approval is required.
12. Eighteen-Year-Old Rights and Responsibilities
Eighteen-year old students have many legal rights and responsibilities, such as the ability to sign for themselves legal documents. These documents include but are not limited to medical releases and IEP’s. In addition eighteen-year old students may register for the military.However, 18-year old students must still follow the procedures in place for all students at T.C. Williams High School with respect to attendance, discipline, and early release. Students who request an early release must sign out through the respective learning community and the parent/guardian will be contacted. Also, the parent or guardian will be contacted regarding absences, grades, discipline, etc. The only exception to this policy is unaccompanied 18-year old students who are living independently of a parent/guardian.
has met the Algebra 1 objectives. If the student meets the objectives, then the student is given credit for Algebra 1; if not, the student is placed in Algebra 1 and an elective credit is given for Integrated Math 1. (Math evaluations forms are available in Learning Communities—scored by the math department.)
Remember: the counselor is the one who interprets the transcript and makes the final decision relative to the courses, grades and credits that the student is awarded. The importance of taking the time to gather complete and accurate information cannot be overstated.