Ben Eielson Jr. Sr. High School
Weekly Update 10-12-20
Ben Eielson Families,
The outside air is a becoming crisp, we have seen some beautiful fall days as of late, however we know that change is coming regarding our weather, which also brings us to the end of our grading term. The last day of this grading term is Friday Oct. 16th, the week Oct. 12th - 16th we have a special rotation of classes.
As a reminder we are on a condensed schedule covering the material covered in 18 weeks (previously a Semester HS and 2 Quarters JH) will now fit within a 9 week quarter of the year.
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are regular class schedule and times. Each day from 1:30 to 2:45 teachers are available for instructional support. Friday is the last day of the Quarter/Semester, which is also the time that teachers will be using grading finals, it is an 'early' out day.
End of Quarter/Semester Adjusted Schedule for Blended/In Person Classes
Thursday - Period 1 final exam will be from 9:30-11am
- Period 2 final exam will be from 12-1:30pm
Friday- Period 3 final exam will be from 9:30-11am
Monday - Oct 19th will be the support day with no "classes" scheduled.
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The school board passed these eligibility guidelines for students participating in high school activities for remainder of this school year.
Eligibility Guidelines
General
Grade Point Average (GPA) have been waived for the 20-21 academic year, however, the following guidelines around grades and credits earned for students participating in high school activities have been modified as follows:
- Students are note eligible for travel if they have an F, INC, and/or NG in any class.
- Principals have the ability to submit an eligibility waiver to ASAA if they wish to deem a player eligible due to the complexities of this school year.
9th-11th Grade Students
-All freshman, sophomores, and juniors must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 semester units of credit or the equivalent to be eligible. (August-December and January - May)
-Students must pass at least 5 semester units of credit or the equivalent during the semester. -An INC or NG does not count as a passing grade.
-NO more than one F, INC, or NG as a final quarter or semester grade.
-Students may regain eligibility for the second semester by having a least two passing grades at the 3rd Quarter eligibility check.
Seniors
-Seniors on track to graduate must take 4 semester units of credit or the equivalent to be eligible. Other seniors must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 semester units of credit or equivalent to be eligible. (Aug-Dec & Jan-May)
-An INC or NG does not count as a passing grade.
-NO more than one F, INC, or NG as a quarter or semester final grade.
-Students may regain eligibility for the second semester by having at least two passing grades at the 3rd quarter of the year eligibility check.
If you have questions on High School eligibility please feel free to contact our Activities Coordinator, Connie Browder - connie.browder@k12northstar.org or 372-3110.
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Please scroll down for information on:
Return to School and Student Cohort link from the FNSBSD Board of Education.
Yearbook Information.
FNSBSD Risk Level Matrix.
Bruce