During the weeks of September 29-October 10, the Counseling Department will be presenting to fine arts, athletics, and JROTC classes regarding the Qualifying Elective form. By turning in the form, students are opting into converting a numeric grade to “pass” to remove the grade from the student’s GPA.
Please read the information below carefully, and if you would like to submit a Qualifying Elective form, you can download a Qualifying Elective Form here. Read more here.
The option to convert a numeric grade of 85 or higher to a “pass” applies only to:
· High school students (9th-12th) enrolled in qualifying elective courses. Courses that Qualify: Athletics, Art, Band, Choir, Cheer, Dance, Drill Team, Guitar, JROTC, Orchestra, PE, Piano, and Theater.
· Upon receipt of a fully executed intention statement, submitted by the student to their Counselor.
· Fall 2025 Deadline: October 24, 2025
· Spring 2026 Deadline: February 27, 2026 (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.
· 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 designated as Career and Technology Education (CTE) do not qualify as qualifying elective courses.
· Students receiving a “pass” for the semester grade average will receive a 0.5 credit value.
