Graduation Requirements
How many credits do you need to graduate from Lexington High School?
104 credits
A semester long class is typically worth ___ credits.
2
This is the name of classes you get to choose (are not required).
Electives
This is the person you would go to if you are having a problem with a friend or family member.
Ms. Akram -- METCO Social Worker
How many free blocks do freshmen have?
None. Freshmen do not have open campus privileges.
How many hours of community service are required to graduate from Lexington High School?
40 hours
A year long class is typically worth ___ credits.
4
This is the name of classes that must be taken before you can take another class (e.g. Foundations of Art).
Pre-requisite class.
This is the person you would go to if you were having difficulty starting an essay for English class.
Ms. Segars -- METCO Academic Support
True or False: a METCO student can stay a 5th year if they do not have all their graduation requirements by the time they're a senior.
False
You must pass this test in order to graduate from high school in Massachusetts.
MCAS
If I fail a class (grade = F), I will get ___ credits for that class.
0
This type of class allows you to take special high school courses that can earn you college credit and/or qualify you for more advanced classes when you begin college
AP
This is the person you would go to if you have a question about your attendance.
Your Dean: Dean Davis (Math), Dean Kmack (Main), Dean Larkin (Main), Dean Bartlett (WL), Dean Canniff (Science)
True or False: If you lose credit due to attendance, your parents are responsible to pay for summer school.
True
How many art credits do you need to graduate?
8 credits (4 art classes)
If you receive a B- (80%) in every class, what is your GPA?
2.67
Absent-Tardy (AT)
This is the person you would go to if you have a question about graduation requirements.
Your guidance counselor.
If you are a freshmen, you will be in these 3 classes with only other freshmen.
History, English, and Advisory
Which subject area is optional senior year if you complete your graduate requirements in that area early?
History
If I receive two N's on my attendance summary for a year long, 4 credit class, how many credits will I receive for the year in that class?
2
This is the term that is used when you leave class and do not return (e.g. if you leave for 2nd lunch and you do not return for 3rd).
Absent No Return (A-NR)
This is the person you would go to if you need to get an M7 or a student Charlie card
Ms. Felicia -- METCO Admin Assistant
By law, these 3 school infractions can and will result in a school suspension.
1. Drugs/drug use
2. Weapons
3. Physical assault