Student Academic Guidelines
Elementary Class Schedules
The elementary schedule is to be supervised by the Principal. Each elementary teacher is responsible for establishing a daily instructional schedule that complies with the Alabama Independent School Association’s (AISA) guidelines.
Grades 7-12 Class Schedules
The Principal shall design a class schedule that best meets the needs of all students. Each 7th-12th grade teacher is responsible for establishing a daily instructional lessons that complies with the Alabama Independent School Association’s (AISA) guidelines.
Curriculum Review
The principal shall supervise an annual review of subject offerings relative to student and contemporary requirements. A scope and sequence should be networked between subjects from grade-to-grade. Test results will be reviewed to ascertain specific needs affecting subject and curriculum modifications.
Adding or Dropping Subjects
A high school student who wishes to add or drop an elective must request the proper form from the office. This form should be submitted to the Principal/Dean of Students for review and approval. After review, the form will be signed specifying the Administration’s decision. A copy will then be returned to the student to be signed by both the student and their parents. The form will then be copied with a copy going to the student and a copy to the file.
Bible
Bible Study is recognized at Rock City Preparatory Christian School as of fundamental importance and is a required subject in all grades. Without it, a student can hardly be considered truly educated.
Grading and Report Cards
Report cards are sent out at the end of each nine-week term. The following grading scale is used:
90-100 A- Excellent
80-89 B- Above Average
70-79 C- Average
60-69 D- Below Average
59 F- Failing
Student Retention
Grades 1-5:
A grade is to be repeated if (a) A student fails Reading and Math (b) A student fails Reading or Math and two of the following: English, Spelling, Science, or Social Studies.
Grades 6-12:
The numerical yearly average in each subject is used to determine placement for the rest of the year. Students having an “F” average in one or two subjects must earn one credit in summer school for each course failed to pass to the next grade.
Students having an “F” average in three or more courses must repeat the grade.
If a students’ grades should reflect unsatisfactory performance, the parents will be notified if it is possible a child needs to be retained before the end of the school year.
Graduation
Requirements
To be a candidate for graduation, a student must have successfully completed all units required by the State Department of Education, the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)/AdvancED, and the school. A student who fails, or lacks, two or more required units will not be able to march in graduation ceremonies.
To march in graduation, students must attend the
Baccalaureate Service
Graduation Practice at the designated time.
The credits required to receive a diploma are as listed. Credits are earned at the rate of ½ or .5 per semester.
High School Classification Requirements
To be a freshman (9th grade) you must have successfully completed the 8th grade.
To be a sophomore (10th grade), 7 credits must be completed before the fall semester.
To be a junior (11th grade), 14 credits must be completed before the fall semester.
To be a senior (12th grade), 21 credits must be completed before the fall semester.
Acceptance of Course Work for School Credit
Rock City Prep accepts high school credit from any course work completed according to the guidelines of the State Department of Education Educational Options and those transferred from an approved high school.
A General or Advanced Academic Diploma may be granted. To earn an Advanced Diploma, students must complete all college preparatory courses offered by the school.
Honors and Awards
The student must have attended Rock City Prep for at least four (4) completed and consecutive semesters to be considered for valedictorian and salutatorian. The graduating senior, in the advanced diploma track, with the highest GPA will be selected as valedictorian. The student with the second highest GPA will be the salutatorian. In the event of a tie, we will honor all graduates in the tied position.
Testing Program
Rock City Prep provides a regular program of standardized tests of achievement. Students are notified well in advance as to the nature of the test, scheduled time, and length of testing. These tests provide data that aids in understanding the students’ needs and development and follows the student’s growth and progress in terms of their systematic and continuous records of growth.
Students in grades K-12 take the Stanford Achievement
Students in 11th grade are required to take the ACT.
Students in 12th grade are required to take the ACT WorkKeys test.