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Academic Progress
Students in grade 6 through 8 are promoted to the next grade based on their final grades and the teacher’s recommendation. Standardized achievement tests are administered annually to compare a student's progress to that of other students in the same grade; these test scores do not determine whether or not a student is promoted to the next grade. IAS issues quarterly progress reports to ensure that parents are aware of their elementary student’s achievements.
High school (grades 9 through 12) students are assigned to a grade level based on the number of credits they have earned. To earn a high school diploma, students must earn 20 high school credits by earning passing grades in 20 high school courses.
- To be promoted to grade 10, students must earn a minimum of 5 credits.
- To be promoted to grade 11, students must have earned a minimum of 10 credits.
- To be promoted to grade 12, students must have earned a minimum of 15 credits.
- To graduate, students must have earned a minimum of 20 credits.
Grades for Students in Grades 6-12
IAS operates on a semester system, with the first semester beginning in August and the second semester beginning in January. Report cards are issued four times a year. Each grading period is called a quarter. The final grade for the year is the average of the four quarters.
The following grading scale is used:
- A: 100 – 92 (Excellent work)
- B: 91 – 83 (Good work)
- C: 82 – 74 (Meets expectations)
- D: 73 – 65 (Does not meet expectations but does pass the course)
- F: 64 and less (Failure – does not receive credit for the course)
Art, music, P.E., and Spanish use the following grading scale:
- E – Exceeds expectations
- M – Meets expectations
- N – Needs to improve
High School Courses
A typical high school student at IAS will take the following courses.
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Subject
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Grade 9
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Grade 10
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Grade 11
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Grade 12
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Math
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Algebra 1
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Geometry
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Algebra 2
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Precalculus
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English
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Introduction to
Literature
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World Literature
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American Literature
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British Literature
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Science
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Biology
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Environmental
Science
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Chemistry
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Physics
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Social Studies
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Geography
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World History
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US History
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Government/
Psychology
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Second Language
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Spanish 1 or ESL
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Spanish 2 or ESL
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Spanish 3 or
ESL/TOEFL
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Spanish 4 or
ESL/TOEFL
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Electives
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Elective
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Elective
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Elective
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Elective
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Bible
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Bible Elective
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Bible Elective
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Bible Elective
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Bible Elective
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