Credit Recovery

  • How do I sign up my child for Credit Recovery?

    If you would like to sign up your child for a credit recovery program, contact your child's Counselor or Assistant Principal!

    FHS Main Campus = (915) 236-2200

    FHS Magnet Campus = (915) 236-2400

    Why does my child need Credit Recovery?

    If your child failed the FALL semester with a 59 or below, this grade can not credit average with the SPRING semester. Credits that are NOT earned may need to be recovered prior to graduation. 

    What is a "credit"? 

    Each semester class your child takes and passes with a 70+ is worth 0.5 credits. 

    Ex: Earning 1.0 Credit for a Class 

          Fall Semester English = 0.5 credits

          Spring Semester English = 0.5 credits

    End of the School Year = Your child earned 1.0 credit for their English Class 

    What does "credit averaging" mean? 

    A student's FALL, SPRING, & if needed, SUMMER class, within the same year must average out to a 70+ to earn the 1.0 credit for the year. 

    Ex: Credit Averaging 

          Fall Semester English Grade = 62

          Spring Semester English Grade = 78

    Now we find the average of the 2 grades

           62 + 78 = 140 

           140 divided by 2 = 70 

    End of the School Year Grade = 70 

    A 70 is a passing grade, so your child DOES earn credit! 

     

    Ex: NOT ABLE to Credit Average  

            If a semester grade is a 59 or below, credit averaging is NOT an option.     

            Dual Credit semester classes are not able to credit average. 

     

  • High School Credits Needed 

    Freshmen = 0 

    As a freshman, you come into high school with any credits earned in middle school & continue earning them after the Fall Semester. 

    Sophomores = 6.5

    A student must earn a minimum of 6.5 credits to be considered a Sophomore.

    Junior = 12.5 

    A student must earn a minimum of 12.5 credits to be considered a Junior. 

    Senior = 18.5

    A student must earn a minimum of 18.5 credits to be considered a Senior. 

    Graduate = 26

    A student must earn 26 credits in order to graduate from high school. 

  • Credit Recovery Options:

    Twilight 

    • Twilight is a 6-week, in-person, course that recovers credit for a semester course (0.5 credit). It takes place Mon – Thurs at Franklin from 4:15 – 6:45. There are 2 sessions, so your child can recover 2 semesters (2 x 0.5 credits) before the end of the school year. Session #1 is from Feb. 22 – April 7th, and Session #2 is from April 11th – May 26th. More info on the Franklin website under Quick Links.
    • If your child needs more hands-on teacher-lead instruction, this program is for them.
    • CLICK HERE for more Twilight Information 

    Edgenuity

    • Edgenuity is a completely self-paced online class, through a computer-aided instruction program. Your child is responsible for the pace and completion of the course. Edgenuity can begin anytime within the school year and classes are offered before and after school.
    • If your child is self-driven and motivated to complete this course on their own, this program is for them.
    • Edgenutiy class are also available during summer school! 

    Summer School

    • Summer School is a 3-week, in-person, course from June 6th – 24th Mon – Friday at Franklin HS. There will be an AM session to recover 1 semester (0.5 credit), and a PM session to recover another semester (0.5 credit).
    • If your child needs more hands-on teacher lead instruction, this program is for them.
    • Edgenutiy class are also available during summer school!