• AP American Government
• AP Literature & Composition
• AP Chemistry
• AP Economics
• AP English Language
• AP Biology
• AP United States History
• AP Spanish Language
• AP Physics
• AP World History
• AP Spanish Literature
• AP Environmental Science
• AP Statistics
• AP French Language
• AP Calculus
• AP Calculus BC
• AP German
• AP Mandarin
• AP Human Geography
• AP Music Theory
• AP Psychology
• AP Studio Art

Bulldog Tutoring

Tutoring will be available Monday through Thursday after school in the Media Center 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

California Scholarship Federation (CSF)

CSF is a statewide high school honor society based on academic achievement with membership open to sophomores, juniors and seniors. Freshmen are eligible for membership at the end of their first semester. All students who are eligible should apply!

Citizenship is indicted on the student report cards to inform parents, however, these marks are not part of the student's transcript or permanent record. Citizenship marks are define as:

O = outstanding          N = Needs to improve

S = Satisfactory         U = Unsatisfactory

Grade point average is calculated by multiplying credits by grade points earned for each grade in each course, adding the results for all courses, and dividing by the number of credits attempted.

Non-Weighted Weighted

A = 4 Grade points 5 points in H and AP Honors (H)

B = 3 Grade points 4 points in H and AP Advanced Placement (AP)

C = 2 Grade points 3 points in H and AP

D = 1 Grade point

F = 0 Grade points

Not all honors courses are weighted. Weighted courses are indicated by each course description.

Grade Reports

Grade will be mailed home at the end of each 6-week grading period. The first and second report for each semester are progress grades in all course. Only semester grades issued in January and June are final grades and become part of the student's transcript or permanent record, Grades should arrive home a week or so after

October 13      December 1     January 25     March 9      May 1      June 20

Graduation Requirements

To receive a high school diploma from West Covina Unified School District, students must complete the following credits:

High School Exit Exam

Current law requires students to pass an examination in language arts and mathematics in accordance with the statewide academically rigorous content standards adopted by the State Board of Education. Students will be allowed to retake the exam in order to qualify for a high school diploma.

Through the Honor Roll, the school recognizes students with outstanding academic achievement at the end of each semester’s grading period. The following guidelines will help you recognize your eligibility to be on the Honor Roll:

Grade Average Honor Roll

3.8+ Principal’s Honor Roll

3.5 - 3.79 Honor Roll

3.0 - 3.49 Dean’s List

Homework

The WCHS Instructional Staff considers homework to be an important educational tool. Students, particularly those with post graduate plans that include college attendance should develop a systematic plan for out-of-school study. WCUSD policy recommends 30 minutes of homework for each hour of regular core (math, science, history, language arts) class time to strengthen reading, writing and study skills. In general homework will be assigned for the following reasons:

• To provide additional practice and/or further study in materials and subjects which have been previously introduced in class.      
• To allow students to make up work which has been missed due to absence (illness, field trips, etc.)
• To acquire additional information and the ability to organize and complete assigned homework tasks.
• To develop study habits and the ability to organize an complete assigned homework tasks

Program Changes

Students enrolled in classes that are one year in duration are expected to remain in them for the entire year. If the student and parent feels a change is necessary, the student's teacher and/or counselor should be involved in that decision. A Change in Program form must be completed and signed by all parties involved. The counselor will ultimately review the request and make the final decision, After the fifth week of the semester, any dropped course will result in a "Withdrawal - F" for that course being recorded on the permanent record.

M*A*S*H

WCHS is providing free tutorial services Monday through Thursday from 2:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. This service is

known as M*A*S*H, Mandatory Academic Study Hall. It’s provided for all the students who are failing in two or more core academic classes. Attendance is mandatory. It is a solution to help students to achieve academic success.

National Honor Society

The purpose of this organization shall be to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render

service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in our students. The National Honor Society welcomes all students who are interested in committing themselves to serving their school and community and those who want to develop their leadership skills.

Proficiency Exam in Lieu of Diploma

The California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) may be taken by persons who are 16 years or older, or have completed the tenth grade. The examination is given at two scheduled times throughout the year. The fee charged for the test is $40. Students must continue in school until they have officially passed the test and have presented verified parental permission to leave. The State Board of Education awards each person who passes the CHSPE a "Certificate of Proficiency" which is legally equivalent to a high school diploma. A student who passes the CHSPE does not qualify for a West Covina High School Diploma and is ineligible for West Covina School District High School graduation ceremonies.

Please consult the course description catalog to determine whether a course may be repeated for credit.

Appointment for parent-student-teacher conferences may be scheduled through the counseling office. In order to protect instructional time, calls are never placed directly through to a teacher's classroom during class time. Additionally, each teacher may be reached through the schools email system accessible through our school's Teacher / Email List web page.

Renaissance is a recognition program sponsored by ASB that provides students with tangible incentives rewarding superior achievement, effort and attendance with discounts at local businesses. All students are encouraged to earn and apply for Renaissance membership. Membership entities students to carry the Renaissance card, to the wear T-shirt, which identifies them as successful students, and to attend each semester's Renaissance assembly in which students and their class room successes are recognized

No F's or U's on semester report cards