Advisory classes are graded as Pass(P)/Fail(F) and, for students in grades 9-12, generate graduation credit. Academic grades in Advisory WILL impact a student’s GPA and may impact a student’s eligibility to participate in extra-curricular activities. Students will be awarded .25 elective credits for their participation in the full-year course.

Students earn a “P” by:
- Attending the live Advisory sessions at least 50% of the time (or are on an attendance exemption) †
- Participating in discussions, activities, and lessons in Advisory (or are on an attendance exemption) †
- Checking in weekly with Advisory teacher and Student Success Mentor
Students earn an “F” and lose Academic credit by:
- Having less than 50% attendance in live sessions*
- Refusing to participate in discussions, activities, and lessons in Advisory
- Failing to check in weekly with Advisory teacher and Student Success Mentor

*Once a student receives 4 unexcused absences, they should be referred to their counselor. Students receiving a lowered academic grade related to live attendance/participation is ONLY applicable to academic intervention classes, such as Advisory, Math Lab, etc. However, teachers will work with students on improving attendance and participation to earn a “P”. Individual student exemptions† may be made at the administrative level on a case-by-case basis.

†Attendance exemption must be approved by administration and are generally only granted for schedule conflicts for students who are blending a schedule or working full-time

Davis Connect 7-12

PAWS Advisory

PAWS Course Description

PAWS Course Objectives

PAWS Expectations

PAWS Academic Grading Guidelines