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    Announcements for Tuesday May 13, 2025 Final exams for A day blocks 1 and 2 today, School will dismiss at 11:24. [ ... ]

    Announcements for Tuesday May 13, 2025

    Final exams for A day blocks 1 and 2 today, School will dismiss at 11:24.

    Final exams for B day blocks 1 and 2 tomorrow, school will dismiss at 11:24.

    Final exams for A day blocks 3 and 4 on Thursday, school will dismiss at 11:24.

    Teacher work day on Friday.

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  • Exemption Policy (7th-12th)
    Only students enrolled in the 7th - 12th grades may be exempt. All students are required to take mid-term exams (1st sem [ ... ]

    Only students enrolled in the 7th - 12th grades may be exempt. All students are required to take mid-term exams (1st semester exams) for those classes that meet for a full year. A student may be exempt from final exams according to the following:

    ● 1 Semester Course (½ units)

    ○ 90 average or higher with no more than 3 absences

    ○ 85 - 89 average with no more than 2 absences

    ● 2 Semester Course (1 unit)

    ○ 90 average or higher with no more than 6 absences

    ○ 85 - 89 average with no more than 4 absences

    Any student who has been issued in-school suspension or out-of-school suspension cannot be exempt from any class. A student who has accumulated an excessive amount of unexcused tardies will have a fewer number of days they can miss toward exemption purposes. See the Tardiness section of the handbook for further details.

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  • Grading Scale
    Number of Recorded Grades per 9 Weeks per Subject Objective and fair evaluation of a student’s work and progre [ ... ]

    Number of Recorded Grades per 9 Weeks per Subject

    Objective and fair evaluation of a student’s work and progress is critical in any educational endeavor. Reliability and validity are important criteria in determining a student’s grade. A sufficient number of evaluations, tests, quizzes, homework, assignments, daily grades, projects, etc. should be included in each 9 weeks average. The Board of Directors of SBA requires a teacher to have a minimum of 9 grades (homework, quizzes, tests, projects, daily work, etc.) to be given per 9-week period. Teachers may give more grades but no less and are required to give at least 4 tests per nine weeks. This is not optional.

    Grading Scale

    A 90 - 100

    B 80 - 89

    C 70 - 79

    D 65 - 69

    F 0 - 64

    Rounding Grades

    Nine weeks, semester, and yearly averages will only be rounded up to the next whole number if the average is 0.5 or higher. For example, an 89.5 will be rounded to a 90. An 89.4 will remain an 84.

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  • Multi-Factor Set Up
    FACTS Users, FACTS implemented Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) yesterday thus you will be prompted to set this up w [ ... ]

    FACTS Users,

    FACTS implemented Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) yesterday thus you will be prompted to set this up when making a payment of any sort very soon. I will provide a set up instructional video as well as frequently asked questions below. If you need assistance, I will be glad to help or you may call FACTS Support at 1-866-800-6593. Below is also a help video with instructions.

    CLICK Link: please use this link
    Password: MFAsetup

    What is MFA?

    MFA is a secured access method that requires users to support their credentials by supplying two or more pieces of evidence, or “factors,” to log into a system. One factor is something the user knows, such as a username and password. Other factors utilize something the user has in their possession, such as an authenticator app or secure code sent to a secondary email. Using multiple factors provides an additional layer of security to help prevent unauthorized access.

    Why is FACTS requiring this change?

    The security of your school and family data is at the forefront of each and every decision we make at FACTS. As more aspects of our lives become dependent upon our ability to access information through mobile and cloud-based services, it has become increasingly important to ensure the integrity of the users behind the devices attempting to access this information.In support of our commitment to providing the highest levels of security for our products, FACTS has made the decision to begin utilizing multi-factor authentication (MFA).

    When will MFA be required?

    Beginning November 13th, 2023, FACTS will roll out MFA for families that access the following FACTS products: FACTS Tuition Management. Beginning early 2024, MFA will be required for FACTS SIS. (Gradebook, Cafeteria Ordering ,Homework, etc.)

    What if user does not have a mobile phone or devices to facilitate MFA. Are there other options to comply?

    Users will have the option to use email verfication

    What authenticator app should I use?

    Apps can be downloaded on your phone and some can be downloaded via desktop. FACTS recommends using one of the following, but does not currently limit which option(s) you use.

    • Google Authenticator
    • Microsoft Authenticator
    • Authy by Twillo

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  • MS. Scholars Curriculum Information
    Please note that ACT super scores are NOT accepted.  Students may also begin to earn community service and/or volunteer [ ... ]

    Please note that ACT super scores are NOT accepted.  Students may also begin to earn community service and/or volunteer hours beginning May 15th of their 8th grade year.  

    ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

    4 credits must consist of:

    • English I (1)
    • English II (1)
    • Two additional English credits above English II and approved for admission to IHL

    MATHEMATICS

    4 credits must consist of:

    • Algebra I (1)
    • Geometry (1)
    • Algebra II (1)
    • And one Carnegie Unit of comparable rigor and content may come from Mathematics courses approved for Mississippi Scholars Credit

    SCIENCE

    4 credits must consist of:

    • Biology I (1)
    • Chemistry (1)
    • Any 2 Carnegie Units of comparable rigor and content above Biology I and Chemistry (Physics [1] preferred). Additionally, 1 Carnegie unit may come from a Career Technical Education course.

    SOCIAL STUDIES

    4 credits must consist of:

    • World Geography (1/2)
    • Mississippi Studies (1/2)
    • World History Studies (1)
    • U.S. History (1)
    • U.S. Government (1/2)
    • Economics (1/2)

    ARTS

    1 credit of:

    • One Carnegie Unit of visual and performing arts meeting the requirements for high school graduation or
    • Two units for completion of the 2-course sequence Computer Graphics Technology I & II

    ADVANCED ELECTIVES

    2 credits must consist of:

    • Two Foreign Languages or a 5th Math or 5th Science of higher rigor
    • Any 2 dual credit courses

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

    • 80 hours of community or volunteer service during high school for seniors graduating in 2022 and later
    • Minimum of 19 ACT Composite Score (Overall Score) for seniors graduating in 2022 and later
    • 2.5 cumulative high school GPA on a 4.0 scale
    • Three letters of recommendation (one from each of the following — principal, guidance counselor and business/community leader for students with more than 4 in-school suspensions)
    • 95% school attendance during 4 years of high school
    • No out-of-school suspension
     

     

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