LAC 28:XI.413. Dropout/Credit Accumulation Index Calculations [Formerly LAC 28:LXXXIII.413]

A. A dropout/credit accumulation index score for each school with a grade eight shall be calculated. B. The following scale will be used to determine the dropout/credit accumulation index. 1. In order for students to be included in the calculations, they must; a. have been considered full academic year during the year of last record at the middle school; b. if earning Carnegie units, have been considered full academic year during the transitional ninth, or traditional ninth grade year for the first ninth grade record. 2. Carnegie units earned in summer school after transitional ninth or traditional ninth grade will not be included. 3. Students who are considered dropouts in transitional ninth or traditional ninth grade based on SIS records shall be included in the calculation and earn zero points. 4. Students who are completing their third year in grade 8 shall be included in the calculation and earn zero points. Number of Carnegie Units | Index Point Award 7 or more | 150 6.5 | 125 6 | 100 5.5 | 75 5 | 50 4.5 | 25 4 or less | 0 3rd year 8th grade student | 0 Dropout | 0 5. For students pursuing a Jump Start diploma pathway and participating in LEAP Connect, applied courses and course experiences shall count as a unit.