9th Grade Credit Recovery Details

The only students affected by this policy are 9th grade students in year long, required courses, that earned a grade of ‘F’ in the 1st semester.

• The courses include 9th grade Language Arts, 9th grade Honors Language Arts, Physical Science, Honors Physical Science, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Basic English, and Basic Math. 

• At the end of the 2nd semester, teachers will take note of which students failed 1st semester AND when combining 1st and 2nd semester, achieved an Overall grade that is passing.  Teachers will submit a ‘9th Grade Credit Retrieval Form’ for each of these students.  Our Counseling Department staff will update each student’s grade in the corresponding class, 1st semester, to reflect a ‘P’ grade. A ‘P’ grade will generate a .5 credit for the 1st semester, allowing the student to earn a full credit for the year. 

• Each student’s 2nd semester grade will be exactly what he/she has earned in the 2nd semester.

Other Methods to Recover Credit

• Attend Summer Credit Retrieval at FHS.  Click here for details.

• Attend summer school in the Federal Way, Puyallup, Auburn, or Tacoma school District. Call each district for more registration information.

• RedComet.org 1-888-730-1101. Red comet offers internet based high school classes.  Students can sign up anytime and have 1 year to complete their class. For more information or to sign up log onto www.redcomet.org.

• Attend summer courses at the Occupational Skills Center (OSC). Early enrollment is recommended. Please call (206) 433-2524, ext 601 for more information.

• Enroll in the Federal Way Internet Academy (253-945-2230). Cost is approximately $195 per .50 credit during the summer. Please call the Internet Academy directly for specific information or you can register at www.iacademy.org 

• Attend a community college during the summer and/or in the evening and have the credit transferred to FHS. Costs vary (approx. $330 per 5 credit class which is equal to 1.0 high school credit). Classes take about 18 weeks to complete.

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