Academic Records
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Grades
Late Work
Progress Reports
Final Marks
Improvement Plans
Withdrawals
Scheduling
Certificates of Course Completion and Competency
Credits
University of California (UC) "a-g" Course Credits
College Credit
Scholarships and Award Recognition
grades
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grades
Students will be graded in three knowledge and skills areas: Academic, Technical, and Career Readiness. The combination of these three areas is intended to prepare students for post-secondary education and employment. These areas will be evaluated using standards developed by industry and by the California Department of Education, which reflect workplace and academic expectations. Silicon Valley CTE teachers establish appropriate assessments to evaluate students. The accepted school-wide definitions are (CTE Standards are linked):
Academic: The academic knowledge gained through classroom presentations, demonstrations, lectures, textbooks, media and activities. Knowledge and skills are evaluated through a variety of assessments. Academic subjects (e.g. math, science, English, Social Studies) are integrated into career technical learning.
- Develop an education and career plan aligned with personal goals (3)
- Use critical thinking (troubleshooting) to solve problems (5)
- Employ valid and reliable research strategies (11)
- Understand the environmental, social, and economic impacts of decisions (12)
Technical: The application of skills and knowledge in the career field you are studying, to create something, to provide a service, and/or to perform a function. These skills are evaluated by demonstration, presentation, and traditional assessments.
- Apply technical skills and academic knowledge in job performance (1)
- Apply technology to enhance productivity (4)
- Practice good personal health & hygiene and understand financial literacy (6)
- Work productively, individually and in teams (9)
Career Readiness: The essential “soft” skills, qualities and behaviors that are used daily to achieve success in the workplace in all fields, not specific to any one particular career.
- Communicate clearly and effectively (2)
- Act as a responsible citizen in workplace and community (7)
- Model integrity and ethical behavior (8)
- Demonstrate creativity and innovation (10)
These Academic, Technical and Career Readiness practices are assessed on a daily basis as students participate in classroom and lab/shop activities.
Late work
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Late work
Teachers at SVCTE may set specific late work policies for specific programs which are different from the default SVCTE late work policy. The default SVCTE late work policy is that the final score on any work turned in after a published deadline, shall be reduced by 10% or one grade letter (A to B, etc.) up to four (4) weeks late. After 4 weeks past a published deadline, late work is not typically accepted and the assignment will be marked with a failing score.
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Maximum score
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On or before published deadline
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100% or A
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1 week after published deadline
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90% or A
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2 weeks after published deadline
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80% or B
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3 weeks after published deadline
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70% or C
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4 or more weeks after published deadline
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Not accepted; Missing score of 50% or F
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If a student’s absence was documented appropriately as an excused absence, any work deadlines affected by the absence will be extended by the same number of days of the absence, until the same number of days after the absence.
Example
If a student has an excused absence of 2 days, any missed assignments will be due on their 2nd day of class attendance. Any assignments given in the first 2 days after the absence will be eligible for a 2-day extension. After this time the late policy applies to all assignments.
progress reports
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progress reports
Progress Reports are issued every six weeks and are reported to the student, parent/guardian, school counselors and to their home high school as they serve to notify students who are in danger of failing (EC §49067a). The end-of-semester grades are the official grade reports, recorded in students’ permanent transcript, and determine credits issued.
SVCTE reports progress and semester final grades to home high schools on these dates:
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Fall 2024 Semester
6-week Progress: September 13
12-week Progress: November 1
Semester 1 End: December 20
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Spring 2025 Semester
6-week Progress: February 14
12-week Progress: April 4
Semester 2 End: May 9 & 23
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final marks
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final marks
SVCTE letter grades (final marks) indicate that a student has demonstrated:
“A” Advanced skill development and has demonstrated many of the key components to meet workplace expectations.
“B” Proficient skill development and demonstrated some of the key components to meet workplace expectations.
“C” Basic skill development and has demonstrated few key components to meet workplace expectations. This grade is the minimum requirement for students to be eligible for any internship opportunities offered. For Dental Assisting students, maintaining a ‘C’ grade or better through the fall semester is required for continued enrollment into the spring semester.
“D” Minimal skill development and has not demonstrated potential to meet workplace expectations. ‘D’ grades at any grade progress report require an Improvement Plan. Students with a ‘D’ at the end of the second semester are ineligible for a Certificate of Completion. Also note for Dental Assisting students, a ‘D’ grade at the end of the fall semester will not be eligible for internship, and therefore not be eligible for enrollment in the spring semester.
“F” Insufficient skill development and has not demonstrated potential to meet workplace expectations. ‘F’ grades at any grade progress report require an Improvement Plan. Students with an ‘F’ at the end of the fall semester may not enroll in SVCTE for the spring semester. Students with an ‘F’ at the end of the second semester are ineligible for a Certificate of Completion.
“I” An interim mark of “Incomplete” may be given for the (6) six-week and (12) twelve-week grading periods for students with missing or incomplete work. Teachers issuing an “incomplete” will develop an improvement plan determining what the student must do to improve their grade. Students will have an agreed period of time to complete the needed work, not to exceed six weeks. After the agreed upon time, if the work is not completed, the grade will be converted to an “F”. An “I” will not be given as a final semester grade.improvement plans
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improvement plans
An Improvement Plan is designed to identify what a student must do in order to succeed in the current class or for the following semester. The student, student’s parent/guardian, counselor and teacher must agree to and sign this plan. A student who fails to meet these expectations may be withdrawn from SVCTE or may receive a failing grade. The SVCTE teacher will monitor all improvement plans.
In the case of an Improvement Plan developed due to not attending school, a student that does not meet the Improvement plan will be disenrolled from SVCTE at the end of the semester, regardless of academic standing, and ineligible to re-enroll for the following semester.
withdrawals
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withdrawals
A student who receives an “F” grade at the end of any semester will be withdrawn from any continuing classes.
scheduling
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scheduling
Schedule changes for high school students are initiated by the home high school counselor, as SVCTE does not determine student schedules. Students should contact home high school counselors, as only they can initiate schedule changes.
certificates of course completion and competency
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certificates of course completion and competency
Silicon Valley CTE awards a Certificate of Completion to students who successfully complete a full-year (2-semester) course. Also given is a Certificate of Competency, which documents the level of skills mastery gained. With a century of history in Santa Clara County, the Certificates from SVCTE are recognized by local businesses and employers as proof that you are well trained and ready to enter the workforce.
Students who earn a letter grade of A, B, and C will receive their Certificate of Course Completion and Certificate of Competency. Students with a grade of D or lower, or who violate an Attendance Agreement, or who complete only a single semester, will not receive a LOC or Certificate of Completion.
Certificates of Course Completion will list the specific number of hours of the course completed by the student, calculated by subtracting all unknown or unexcused absences (including unexcused tardies or departures/cuts) from the total number of hours of the course. As attendance is recorded hourly, a typical unexcused tardy mark for a student arriving less than 60 minutes late will result in a one hour deduction from the total completed hours for the course.
Credits
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Credits
Students who successfully complete the Silicon Valley CTE course in which they are enrolled will typically earn 15 SVCTE high school credits per semester (30 credits for the year). Grades and credits are issued at the end of each semester.
Graduation credits are granted as elective, or a blend of elective and academic based on UC a–g designation. Home high school districts issue official credits and transcripts: SVCTE only recommends credits based on course completion. Individual schools or districts may choose to credit courses differently. Please see your home school counselor for more information.
university of california (uc) "a-g" Course Credits
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university of california (uc) "a-g" Course Credits
Most courses here at Silicon Valley CTE are a–g approved courses; 10 of the 30 credits earned during the school year meet the UC/CSU college-prep high school graduation requirements. The list of a–g-approved courses can be found at https://svcte.metroed.net/Course-Information/UC/UC-a-g/index.html.
college credit
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college credit
Silicon Valley CTE Students earning a grade of “A” or “B” for two semesters have the potential to earn college credit through a variety of ways. Many classes at Silicon Valley CTE offer college dual and concurrent enrollment, as well as multiple articulation agreements.
- Dual enrollment is when a Silicon Valley CTE course is also a college course, and students receive both high school and college credit for the same course.
- Concurrent enrollment refers to taking courses at a college or university while enrolled at Silicon Valley CTE.
- Articulation Agreements allow a student to earn college credits “by exam” upon successful completion of a Silicon Valley CTE course.
Please consult with your instructor for the number of college credits available, what must be done to earn the credit, and in which colleges and programs credit is offered. The process for how to receive college credits is also at www.svcte.org under the “Students” menu. Silicon Valley CTE has articulation agreements at the following California Community Colleges:
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scholarships and award recognition
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scholarships and award recognition
Each year, Silicon Valley CTE recognizes students who have demonstrated excellence throughout the school year. The scholarships and awards are given in the form of tools, equipment, and/or cash, to assist students in entering their vocations or continuing their education. Students are recognized for their skills, citizenship, attendance, and overall accomplishments. Awards are given school-wide as well as through individual programs.
