Modified Lockdown
All District schools are operating in a modified lockdown for the remainder of this week. Visitors must have an appointment to enter any school and follow the regular screening process.
Academics
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Information
•Students are responsible for meeting the essential requirements for graduation based upon subjects completed in Grades 9-12.
•Students and parents will be assisted by school counselors and teachers in order to develop an appropriate and challenging program of study.
English 4.0
Social Studies 3.5
Science 3.0
Mathematics 3.0
Physical Education** 1.0
Health 0.5
Arts and/or Humanities* 3.0
Technology/Media Applications 0.5
STEM courses: (Science, Technology, and Math) 1.0
Electives 4.5
Total Credits 24.0
Other Requirements Graduation Project Keystone Exam Proficiency (Algebra I, Biology, and Literature)
*Arts and/or Humanities: Arts include art courses, crafts, family and consumer science courses, industrial technology courses, band, chorus, and orchestra. Humanities include World Language, English electives and Social Studies courses.
Credits earned at Steel Center qualify as a combination of Arts and/or Humanities, STEM, and elective courses.
**Beginning with the Class of 2017, a semester of PE will be worth a 0.50 credit based on time enrolled. Beginning with the Class of 2017 and beyond, the Graduation Project will be integrated into the Society
and Careers, AP Government, and AP Economics curricula.
Graduation for the Class of 2019 and beyond is dependent upon distribution of required credits, total number of credits, completion of the Graduation Project, and Keystone Exam Proficiency in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature.
Each eligible student who satisfactorily completes a special education program developed by an IEP team (inclusive of the Keystone Exams and Graduation Project) shall be granted and issued a regular high school diploma by the district upon completion of that program.
Students must take 1.0 credit elective(s) in STEM: Math, Science, and/or Technology.
Grading Scale
Grading Scale
| Baldwin High School | Steel Center for Career & Technical Education | ||
| A | 90% - 100% | A | 93% - 100% |
| B | 80% - 89% | B | 85% - 92% |
| C | 70% - 79% | C | 77% - 84% |
| D | 60% - 69% | D | 70% - 76% |
| F | 0% - 59% | F | 0% - 70% |
| I | This will become an F if not made up within two weeks. | ||
Grade Point Average
Class rank is based upon the compilation of all course grades earned from Grades 9 – 12. For transfer students, the evaluation received at the former school, as well as grades earned at Baldwin High School, are given identical values. GPA is calculated by the four quarter grades for each course, not the final averaged grade.
| Grade | Non-Weighted | Honors Weighted | AP & CHS Weighted |
| A | 4 | 4.5 | 5 |
| B | 3 | 3.5 | 4 |
| C | 2 | 2.5 | 3 |
| D | 1 | 1.0 | 1 |
| F | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
Class Standing
Report Cards
Report cards are issued every nine weeks to notify parents/guardians of their child's progress. The report card for the last nine-weeks is mailed home. Please note that fourth quarter report cards will be held in addition to your Skyward account being locked if a student has an outstanding debt to the district.
November 16, 2020
February 5, 2021
April 12, 2021
June 18, 2021
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