W e l c o m e
to the
"Home of the Blue Knights!"
P. O. Box 2036
Coeburn, VA 24230
Phone (276) 395-3389
Fax (276) 395-5167
Dante S. Lee J.
Greg Jessee
Principal Assistant Principal
dlee@wise.k12.va.us
jgjessee@wise.k12.va.us
Combined School Information
WISE COUNTY
9 WEEKS TEST EXEMPTION POLICY
GRADES 9-12
©WCSB WISE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
File: IKFF
9 WEEKS TEST EXEMPTION POLICY, GRADES 9-12
This policy is based on the generally accepted premise that
regular school attendance is
an essential element of school success. Linking desirable
attendance with 9 weeks test
exemption from a portion of the student’s course load each term
serves as an attendance
incentive. This policy will exempt students from some courses
while requiring them to
take the 9 weeks test in specified core courses each term.
Policy Regulations are
referenced under IKFF-R.
Amended: August 25, 1998
Amended: October 11, 2005
©WCSB
WISE COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
File: IKFF-R
Regulations for 9 Weeks Test Equivalency/Exemption Policy
for Wise County Schools are stated
below:
1. All students in grades 9 through 12 enrolled in a SOL
end-of-course tested who score
400
or
greater on a SOL end-of-course tested subject
will be eligible to substitute a score from the
SOL conversion chart in lieu of a course exam. Students will be
allowed to take
examinations for the purpose of attempting to improve their
final grades. In such cases, the
9 weeks test may not lower the final grade.
The SOL end-of-course tested subjects are:
English 11 (EOC only) World Geography
Algebra I
Earth
Science World History to 1000 AD
Algebra II Biology I
World History from 1000
to Present
Geometry
Chemistry I United States History
NOTE: In the event that a score for a SOL end-of-course tested
subject is not received
within 48 hours before the scheduled test, students will be
required to take 9 weeks test in the SOL end-of-course tested subject.
2. The grade and attendance requirements:
2010-2011
Attendance Policy
For 9-12 Grade Students
Each Nine Weeks
3 Days A = Exempt From Nine Weeks Test
2 Days B = Exempt From Nine Weeks Test
1 Day C = Exempt From Nine Weeks Test
0 Days D = Exempt From Nine Weeks Test
4 or more day Days No exemptions
All excused or unexcused absences count toward the policy.
All attendance will be based on Block X Block situation.
Three unexcused check-ins or check-outs will count as one absence.
A student exempted from nine weeks test, may take the test if they wish to
improve their grade.
3. For purposes of this policy, no distinction will be made
between excused and unexcused
absences. Students participating in approved school activities
are counted present.
4. Accumulated tardies will constitute one or more absences.
Three unexcused tardies equals 1
absence.
5. A designated score from a SOL conversion chart will be used
as substitute 9 weeks test grade for a
passing SOL score of 400 or greater.
6. Students will be exempted from 9 weeks test in courses
other than SOL courses
provided they meet the above mentioned grade and attendance
requirements.
©WCSB
WISE COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
File: IKFF-R
(Page 2)
SOL SCORE CONVERSION CHART
SOL SCORE 9 WEEKS TEST SCORE
400-409
86
410-419
87
420-429
88
430-439
89
440-449
90
450-459
91
460-469
92
470-479
93
480-489
94
490-499
95
500-509
96
510-519
97
520-529
98
530-539
99
540-600
100
Amended: July 31, 2001
Amended: October 6, 2005
Amended: August 11, 2008
©WCSB
Coeburn High School
