Qualifying Electives -

  • The option to convert a numeric grade of 85 or higher to a “pass” applies only to:

    • high school students (freshmen-seniors) enrolled in qualifying elective courses; and 

    • upon receipt of a fully executed intention statement, submitted by the student to the building principal or designee before the end of the first grading cycle thus, opting in for the fall and spring semesters. 

      • Fall 2022 Deadline: September 30, 2022

      • Spring 2023 Deadline: February 24, 2023 (only for courses added to the student’s schedule for the spring semester after the end of the first grading cycle in the fall)

    • Courses taken in 9th grade through 12th grade

    • Qualifying elective courses must be taken in HISD

  • The option to convert a numeric grade of 85 or higher to a “pass” may be applied in up to four (4) qualifying elective courses for no more than 2.0 state credits during a student’s high school tenure.  Courses designated as Career and Technology Education (CTE) and Technology Applications do not qualify as qualifying elective courses. Students receiving a “pass” for the semester grade average will receive a 0.5 credit value.

  • A numeric grade must be assigned to a high school student’s first full, fine arts and physical education credit (1.0). Any additional fine arts and physical education credits can be converted to a “pass” if the course grade average requirements are satisfied. 

Courses that Qualify:

A numeric grade must be assigned to a high school student’s first full, fine arts and physical education credit (1.0), respectively. Any additional fine arts and physical education credits can be converted to a “pass” if the course grade average requirements are satisfied.

 

The option to convert a numeric grade of 85 or higher to a “pass” applies only when all the following criteria are met: 

 

  • High school students enrolled in qualifying elective courses 

  • Courses taken in 9th grade through 12th grade

  • Qualifying elective courses must be taken in HISD

  • Student must satisfactorily complete the initial 1.0 credit for fine arts and physical education course. 

  • Upon receipt of a fully executed intention statement, submitted by the student to the building principal or designee before the end of the first grading cycle thus, opting in for the fall and spring semesters.