Home of the Suns
20 & 21 Estate Stoney Ground ~ P.O. 1427 ~ Frederiksted, St. Croix 00841 ~ Phone: (340) 772-1500 ~ Fax: (340) 772-4784
Arthur A. Richards Junior High School
Bell Schedule
1st Period-----------7:30am - 9:00am
2nd Period----------9:00am - 10:33am
3rd Period-----------10:33am - 12:06pm
LUNCH--------------12:06pm - 1:00pm
4th Period-----------1:00pm - 2:30pm
Dismissal at 2:30pm
Core Content
English/Language Arts
Mathematics
Physical Education
Science
Social Studies
Fine Arts
Beginning and Advance Art
Beginning and Intermmediate Band
Choir
Dance
Steel Pan
Pre-Career and Technology
Agriculture
Business
Family and Consumer Science
Industrial Technology
Courses
Core Classes
40% - Tests/Quizzes
40% - Classwork
10% - Homewrok
10% - Participation
Physical Education and Pre-Career and Technology Classes
60% - Participation/Classwork
30% - Tests/Quizzes
10% - Homework
Grade Weights
Girls
· Plain white button down shirt or blouse with collar or polo shirt worn inside skirt/pants
· Navy blue pleated skirt (knee length). No pants/ pants skirts.
· Shoes (black or brown)
· Sneakers (black or white)
Boys
· Plain white button down shirt with collar or polo shirt worn inside of pants
· Long navy pants( No Jeans or Logos on pants)
· Belt (brown or black)
· Shoes (black or brown)
· Sneakers (black or white)
School Uniform
Grading Scale
Numerical Letter Grade Quality Points
95-100 A 4.00
90-94 A - 3.75
87-89 B + 3.50
83-86 B 3.00
80-82 B - 2.75
77-79 C + 2.50
73-76 C 2.00
70-72 C- 1.75
69 and below F 0
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Honor Roll
At the end of each marking period, the Honor Roll is compiled listing the students who attained high standards of scholarship and conduct. Placement is as follows:
Principal ‘s Honor Roll……....…..95% - 100%
First Honors………………………..90% - 94%
Honors…………………………….. 87% - 89%
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