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High School and Middle School
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
To be promoted to the next grade level, students must meet the following criteria:
A. Achieve an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 by the end of the year.
B. No "F" grade at the end of the academic year in any class.
C. Attend at least 85% of school days, except in special circumstances.
D. Avoid major disciplinary infractions.
E. Receive teachers' recommendation forpromotion.
High School (Grades 9-12)
To receive a high school diploma, students must:
A. Demonstrate:
a. Successful completion of all English and Armenian requirements dictated by the school curriculum.
b. Successful completion of all mathematics requirements dictated by the school curriculum.
c. Knowledge of United States history, including concepts and process of democratic government.
d. Knowledge of the history, culture, and traditions of the Armenian people and their struggle for self-preservation, self determination and full independence.
B. Attend at least 85% of school days, except in special circumstances.
C. Complete a minimum of 256 units that include the following course work:
Subject Units
Armenian 40
English 40
Mathematics 40
Social Science (including American
Government and Economics) 40
Science 30
Fine Arts / Computer Science 10
Armenian Studies (including Armenian
History and Hai Tad 16
Religion 2
Physical Education 18
Electives 20
D. Achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 and pass all classes taken during the senior year.
E. Avoid major disciplinary infractions.
To be promoted to the next grade level, students at the high school level must earn, each semester, a GPA of 2.0 or better in the six basic subjects: Armenian Language, Armenian History, Hai Tad, English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.
In selected special cases, students who fail any of the basic subjects may, upon the recommendation of the principal, improve their grades through summer school or directed study before passing on to the next grade level.
No units are earned for classes in which students receive failing grades and no graduation requirements are satisfied for classes in which students receive failing grades.
Students must complete all graduation requirements before receiving a high school diploma. In selected special cases, graduation after the successful completion of summer school may be possible upon the recommendation of the principal. The grading scale at Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School is as follows:
% Letter Grade Points Credit
90-100 A 4.0 Full
80-89 B 3.0 Full
70-79 C 2.0 Full
60-69 D 1.0 Full
0-59 F 0.0 None
New Students
Incoming students from other institutions must
fulfill the following requirements in order to be
accepted to the middle and high school.
A. A minimum GPA of 2.0 for the last academic year at the former school.
B. Satisfactory performances on a grade-level English language test administered by the school.
C. No history of major disciplinary infractions. Probation Policy If, at the end of the semester, a student fails to meet any aspect of the criteria delineated above, he or she will be placed on academic probation during the following semester. The student's probationary status will be fully explained to the parents.
The student will not be readmitted to school, if, at the end of the school semester, he or she once again fails to achieve the minimum academic criteria required by the school and if retention or other alternatives are deemed inappropriate.
Retention Policy
Retention or disallowance of a student's promotion is intended as a means to improve the student's potential success, not as punitive measure.
The following factors are considered before a student is retained:
A. Level of achievement (test scores, if applicable).
B. Chronological age.
C. Physical, social, emotional context.
Parents of students working below grade level in basic level skills will be advised of the deficiency at each grading period. The final decision via-a-vis retention will only be made if it appears to be in the best interest of the student.
Final decision regarding promotion rests with the school Principal.
Acceleration under unusual circumstances: Acceleration may be permitted by the principal, taking into consideration staff recommendations as well as the student's level of achievement, age, maturity, and other factors.