Credit Recovery Options

If you fail a core class, then you must make it up by completing the term again as CREDIT RECOVERY. Credit Recovery is a shorter version of the same class and earns a student a P grade plus the lost credit. Each semester of credit recovery is equal to 0.50 credit in the subject.

• Example: John B failed English II Semester 1 in 10th grade. He has passed all other classes. John B has to make up Semester 1 English II through Credit Recovery in order to graduate.
• Once he completes credit recovery, there will be an entry on his Transcript showing CR English II S1, P as his grade, and now he's earned the missing 0.50 English II credits.
• Participation in credit recovery does not remove a failing grade from a student’s transcript and does not impact/improve a student’s GPA.
  

Any class that is either a core subject (English, Math, Science, etc.) or is a CTE class that students are taking to satisfy a core class requirement. Here are a few examples:

• English: (I, II, III, IV, Creative Writing, Business English)
• Science: (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Principles of Tech., Engineering Sci., Food Sci, SCRID, Geo Sci., Anatomy, Pathophysiology, Med Microbiology)
• Math: (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-cal, Financial Math, Statistics, AP Computer Sci.)
• Social Studies: (W Geo, W Hist, US Hist, Govt & Econ, PFLECO - Personal Financial Literacy & Econ)

Most of the time, you don't have to make up an elective class, unless:

• you've failed too many of them and you don't have enough elective credits to graduate (6.5 elective credits required);
• the elective class is required for graduation (i.e. Health, P.E., Art, Spanish I & II); or
• it is a Pathway Required Elective.

• Example: Cleo failed PE. However, she took JROTC at her previous school. Since JROTC counts as a PE credit, she probably won't have to make up the class.
• Cleo may have to make up the PE class through credit recovery if she did not earn credit for JROTC at her previous school and is now in her senior year and can't fit a PE class in her schedule.

Students are NOT allowed to retake a dual credit class. If you failed a dual credit class, you will need to retake the equivalent course in high school (if required for graduation).

• Note: This can affect your eligibility for Financial Aid if your GPA from dual credit classes are below the college's requirements for Financial Aid.
• This is why it's SO important to ALWAYS do everything you can to pass your DC classes!

Students who have failed one or more courses should make an appointment to see their counselor for credit retrieval options to include:

I. Credit Recovery Program- occurs online and outside of the school day and is free, but you must register with your counselor. Courses are taken using Edgenuity, an online platform. If the recovery course is passed with a minimum grade of 70, a grade of 'P' will be noted on the transcript. The grade earned in the recovery course will not be used in the calculation of GPA.

II. Summer School – TBD

III. Grade Average – a scholar could grade average if the average of Semester 1 and Semester 2 is equal to a 70 or higher. (Example: SM1 68 + SM2 72 /2 = 70 for the year)

IV. Retake Course – a student can retake a failed course during the school day of the next school year to earn the 1.0 credit. If this is the first time the student has failed the course and the grade is low, we encourage you to consider re-enrollment in the course. (*This is the only option for students who fail both the course and EOC test for English 1, English 2, Algebra 1, Biology, or US History).

V. Correspondence Course - a student may take a correspondence course through Texas Tech K-12 online Program. The cost is the responsibility of the parent/student and equals approximately $300 per 0.5 credit, plus materials. This must be approved by your DCHS administrator BEFORE you enroll. Grades earned for taking correspondence courses are not computed for determining class rank and are not calculated in GPA. Seniors enrolled in a correspondence course must complete the course and submit the grade (via official transcript) at least thirty days prior to the date of graduation.

VI. CBE - A student may take an approved Credit-by-Exam. See your counselors for upcoming CBE dates and registration information.

You will not graduate because you'll be missing credits required for graduation.

• All Credit Recovery is due by the due date that is set when you are enrolled.
• Students who have not completed all credit recovery will not participate in Graduation Ceremonies.

Don't Delay in Working on Credit Recovery!! See your Counselor if you need a PLAN!

According to state law, students must attend each class 90% of the time to receive credit for a course, which equates to no more than 4 absences in each class. Absences, for credit purposes, include both excused and unexcused absences. However, these absences do not include those coded as COVID-19 excused. Students who have missed the required seat time as required by law must complete Attendance Recovery (AR) in order to receive credit for the course, even if they have a passing grade.

Administrators have met with students to provide Attendance Recovery Notices to those needing to make-up hours. Applicable students can refer to their AR notice for the specific number of hours they must make up and the dates and times they must attend. If students fail to make-up the necessary hours by the specified due date, credit for the 1st semester course(s) will be denied. If you have any questions regarding AR, please contact your Academy Principal.

Academy of Business Communications

Meoshee Noland - D301

meoshee.noland@gpisd.org

Academy of Health Science & Engineering

Sandro Garcia - D201

sandro.garcia@gpisd.org

Academy of Human Services & Transportation

Joshua Hofford - D401

joshua.hofford@gpisd.org

2990 South Highway 161

Grand Praire, Tx, 75052

https://www.gpisd.org/Domain/11979

Vision

The Vision of John A. Dubiski Career High School Counseling Department is to GUIDE students to their highest potential by CREATING self-disciplined, motivated and responsible learners who will be our FUTURE LEADERS that will respond to worldly issues and advocate for equity for humankind. The comprehensive school counseling program will focus on academic, career and social-emotional needs to support students’ college, career and military readiness.

Mission

The mission of the John A. Dubiski High School Counseling Services program, in partnership with other educators, parents/guardians and community stakeholders is to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program that PROVIDES EQUITY AND ACCESS FOR ALL STUDENTS that addresses academic, social-emotional, and career development. The program ensures all students are self-directed, life-long learners who are college, career and military future-ready.