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Secretary: Patty Smith
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Students may elect from a wide range of academic, technical preparation, and developmental course offerings.
ACCREDITATION:
Galax City Schools are accredited by the Virginia State Department of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
A school day consists of four blocks. All students must sign up for a full class schedule, which may consist of six or seven classes.
SCHEDULE CHANGES:
No schedule change will be made during the first four days of school, except for obvious error. Changes will be made during the 5th through the 16th day of school.
Dropping a course requires the following:
(a)Conference with a counselor
(b)Teacher recommendation
(c)Parental approval
(d)Principal approval
If a course is dropped after the last drop day, a grade of WF (withdrawn and failed) is recorded on the scholastic record. A WF is computed as 0 points toward the grade point total. A course dropped before the deadline is not recorded on the scholastic record.
The principal may change a schedule after the drop date if extenuating circumstances exist.
GRADING:
A (93-100) Excellent INC - Incomplete
B (85-92) Above Average NE - No effort on exams
C (77-84) Average EXP - Exempt from exams
D (70-76) Below Average WF - Withdrawn and failed
F (below 70) Unsatisfactory.
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200 Maroon Tide Dr.
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-2991
(276) 236-8011 Fax