The state education department is leaving up to local systems to decide if high school seniors have met course requirements in order to graduate.
“That would be a decision of local school systems of when that student is proficient is enough in the course content in order to award a high school credit,” said assistant state superintendent of education Ken Bradford.
Bradford says the local school system can determine if the student should receive a letter grade for the class he was taking or a simple pass-fail grade. He says if a Pass or Fail grade is given, he advises parents to consult with high school counselors on what that means for TOPS eligibility.
“Just to see how that will impact their GPA,” said Bradford.
All requirements to receive TOPS have remained the same and seniors are still encouraged to complete financial aid planning.
Bradford says the Board of Regents is moving forward with options for dual-enrollment students. They can either remain in the course and complete the coursework on time or they can do what is called an “in progress.”
“And they will have until August 31st to complete the course and earn credit, or opt for an “Administrative Withdrawal” and exit the course with no credit and nothing posted to the official college transcript,” said Bradford.
State education officials say diplomas remain scheduled to print and arrive on time. Local school systems will continue to plan graduation ceremonies and determine class rankings.
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