Middle & High School
Academic Progress
Students in grade 7 and 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 6 credits.
- To be promoted to grade 11, students must have earned a minimum of 12 credits.
- To be promoted to grade 12, students must have earned a minimum of 18 credits.
- To graduate, students must have earned a minimum of 24 credits.
Grades for Students in Grades 7-8
IAS operates on a semester system, with the first semester beginning in August and the second semester beginning in January. Each semester grade is determined by how a student does throughout the semester and on their final exam in that same semester.
The following grading scale is used:
| Letter Grade | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| A | 100 – 92 | Excellent Work |
| B | 91 – 83 | Good Work |
| C | 82 – 74 | Meets Expectations |
| D | 73 – 65 | Does Not Meet Expecations, But Does Pass The Course |
| F | 64 or Less | Failure – Does Not Receive Credit For The Course |
Grades for Students in Grades 9-12
IAS operates on a semester system, with the first semester beginning in August and the second semester beginning in January. Each semester grade is determined by how a student does throughout the semester and on their final exam in that same semester.
Senior Report Cards/Exams:
First Semester: Same schedule as remainder of high school.
Second Semester: Senior exams will be in the week prior to graduation.
Senior Exemptions: Seniors may exempt a second semester exam with an “A” average for the year at the discretion of the teacher.
The following grading scale is used:
| Letter Grade | Percentage | GPA |
|---|---|---|
| A/A+ | 100 – 93 | 4.0 |
| A- | 92 – 90 | 3.7 |
| B+ | 89 – 87 | 3.3 |
| B | 86 – 83 | 3.0 |
| B- | 82 – 80 | 2.7 |
| C+ | 79 – 77 | 2.3 |
| C | 76 – 73 | 2.0 |
| C- | 72 – 70 | 1.7 |
| D+ | 69 – 67 | 1.3 |
| D | 66 – 65 | 1.0 |
| F | 64 – 0 | 0.0 |
High School Courses
A typical high school student at IAS will take the following courses.
| Subject | Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Math | Geometry | Algebra 2 | Precalculus | TBD |
| English | Introduction to Literature | World Literature | American Literature | British Literature |
| Science | Biology | Environmental Science | Chemistry | Physics |
| Social Studies | Geography | World History | US History | Government/Economics |
| Second Language | Spanish or ESL | Spanish, French or ESL | Spanish, French or ESL | Spanish, French or ESL |
| PE & Electives | PE | Elective(s) | Elective(s) | Elective(s) |
| Bible | Bible | Bible | Bible | Bible |