Dear Parents/Guardians and Students:

I hope all is well. I am writing to inform you about some important updates to our school’s academic policies and offerings for the upcoming academic year. These changes are designed to better support our students’ educational experiences and provide them with opportunities for academic growth.

Changes to Grade Weighting (GPA Factor)

To better reflect the rigor of different courses, we are adjusting the GPA weighting system. Effective with this coming school year, the GPA factor for our courses will be as follows:

• Regents/All Courses: 1.00
• Accelerated (ACC) Courses: 1.05
• Honors Courses: 1.05
• Algebra 2, Regents Chemistry, and Regents Physics = 1.05 (NEW and beginning with the 2027 Sophomore class only)
• Sullivan Community College Courses: 1.07
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: 1.07
• Syracuse University (SUPA) Courses: 1.09 (NEW)

These adjustments are intended to provide a more accurate representation of the level of difficulty and challenge associated with each type of course. We believe this change will better acknowledge the hard work and dedication of students enrolled in more advanced and rigorous courses.

Addition of New Classes

We are excited to announce the addition of a new class to our curriculum: General Biology I & II – Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA). This course will be available starting this year. Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, we plan to offer General Chemistry I & II – Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA). We believe this new offering will provide valuable learning opportunities and enhance our students’ educational experience.

Program of Studies

In addition to these updates, we are also sharing our updated Liberty High School Program of Study 2024-2025, which outlines all available courses, their descriptions, and any prerequisites. Although student course request meetings have taken place and students have chosen their schedules, the updated Program of Studies will help guide students in selecting courses that align with their academic goals and interests.

You can access the Program of Studies via the following link: https://www.libertyk12.org/middlehigh-school-grades-9-12/guidance-department/liberty-high-school-program-of-studies/. We encourage you to review this document to make informed decisions about their course selections.

Why These Changes?

• GPA Weighting: Adjusting the GPA weighting reflects the increased academic challenge of advanced courses and provides students with appropriate recognition for their efforts.
• New Class: Introducing new classes aligns with our commitment to offering diverse and enriching educational opportunities.
• Program of Studies: Providing a comprehensive Program of Studies ensures transparency and helps students and parents make informed decisions about course selections.

We appreciate your support in these changes and are confident that they will enhance our students’ learning experiences and academic success. Should you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to contact the school office at [insert contact information].

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students’ education.

All the best,

Derek Adams
Principal
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