The grading system and interpretation of letter grades used for students in public schools in grades 6–12 shall be as follows: · Grade "A" equals 90 percent through 100 percent, has a grade-point average value of 4, and is defined as “outstanding progress.” · Grade “B” equals 80 percent through 89 percent, has a grade-point average value of 3, and is defined as “above-average progress.” · Grade “C” equals 70 percent through 79 percent, has a grade-point average value of 2, and is defined as “average progress.” · Grade “D” equals 60 percent through 69 percent, has a grade-point average value of 1, and is defined as “lowest acceptable progress.” · Grade “F” equals 0 (zero) percent through 59 percent, has a grade-point average value of 0 (zero), and is defined as “failure.” · Grade “I” equals 0 (zero) percent, has a grade-point average value of 0 (zero), and is defined as “incomplete.” Students who enroll in school or class late shall be allowed to make up the classwork. The 24 credits shall be distributed as follows: 1. English/Language Arts Four credits in English, with major concentration in composition, reading for information, and literature are required for graduation from high school. A high school student who scores below proficient on the statewide, standardized assessment for English Language Arts will be enrolled in and required to complete a remedial course the following year, per district policy. Remediation courses will be determined by the student’s test score and progress monitoring data. 2. Mathematics Four credits in mathematics, one of which must be Algebra I, a series of courses equivalent to Algebra I, or a higher-level mathematics course. In addition to the Algebra I credit requirement, one of the four credits in mathematics must be geometry or a series of courses equivalent to geometry as approved by the State Board of Education. The end-of-course assessment requirements under § 1008.22(3)(c)2.a.(l), F.S. must be met in order for a student to earn the required credit in Algebra I. 3. Science Three credits in science, one of which must be Biology I or a series of courses equivalent to Biology I, and the remaining two credits must be equally rigorous science courses, as determined by the State Board of Education and approved by the district. 4. Social Studies Three credits in social studies as follows: one credit in United States history; one credit in world history; one-half credit in economics, which shall include financial literacy; and one-half credit in United States government. 5. Fine and Performing Arts One credit in fine or performing arts, speech and debate, or a practical arts course that incorporates artistic content and techniques of creativity, interpretation, and imagination. Eligible practical arts courses shall be identified through the Course Code Directory. 6. Physical Education and Health Health Opportunities through Physical Education (HOPE) is the one credit required physical education course which includes the integration of Health Education and Physical Education Standards and Benchmarks.