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ACADEMIC POLICIES Voicing Concerns Deficiency Notices Each student must enroll in six classes per semester. Ordinarily, five credits are earned for successful completion of each class. At the beginning of each semester, the teacher provides the student with a syllabus, outlining the goals, objectives and course requirements. When parents have a concern about a particular class, it is appropriate to consult first with the teacher. This may be done either by calling or sending an e-mail message to the teacher at school or by making an appointment to see the faculty member. If the matter is not resolved in this way, it is then appropriate to contact their daughter’s academic counselor. Every effort is made to keep the student and her parents informed of her academic standing. Deficiency reports given out prior to the issuing of quarter and semester grades indicate that a student is doing work that is below “C-” or that she is in danger of failing. It is still possible for a student to get a deficient grade in a class without having received a prior deficiency notice when the student goes into the mid-term or final examination with a “C” grade and then fails the exam. Minimum Academic Standard Community Service Requirement EXPLANATION OF REPORT CARD MARKS GPA and Class Rank A student whose cumulative GPA is below a 2.0 at the end of either her freshman or sophomore year will not be allowed to continue at Immaculate Heart High School. When a junior’s GPA falls below a 2.0, her eligibility for continued enrollment will be determined after a thorough review of her academic performance and an assessment of her potential for meeting the school’s graduation requirements. Students must complete their Christian community service requirement prior to or during the respective school year. Any student who has not completed the required community service requirement by the end of the appropriate academic year will receive a grade of F (Fail) on her transcript until the hours are completed. Immaculate Heart uses the standard 4.0 scale for reporting GPA. All grades except physical education are used to compute GPA. A cumulative GPA is based on all grades (except physical education) earned in grades 9 through 12. Regular Classes Grade Point Report Cards Summer School Semester Examinations Academic Review Remediation Report cards are posted online at the end of each of the four quarters. The mid-term grades (those of the first and third quarters) are considered to be progress reports. They indicate the level of performance of the student up to that point in the semester; however, the grades are not recorded permanently. All of the grades of both quarters are considered in each semester grade which is recorded on the student’s transcript. No one is allowed to take semester examinations unless all obligations to the school have been met. If a student wishes to take a summer school course for credit toward graduation requirements or to fulfill a prerequisite, she must obtain the approval of her academic counselor at Immaculate Heart before enrolling in the class. Students must take each semester examination on the day it is scheduled. These dates are printed on the school calendar which is mailed to all current parents and students in late summer. Parents and students should consult the calendar before making any appointments or vacation plans for exam days. Only a documented illness or a significant family event is considered an acceptable reason to request the postponement of a final examination. Should such a situation arise, parents are to contact their daughter’s academic counselor prior to the scheduled exam. All tuition, library fines, fees, etc., must be paid; all athletic uniforms must be returned; and detention obligations must be met before a student will be allowed to take her final examinations. A student who earns a cumulative GPA of 2.3 or below in a semester grading period will be placed on Academic Review for at least one semester. She will be required to meet with her academic counselor regularly and will receive bi-weekly reports from her teachers to help her to monitor her progress. A student who receives a “D” or an “F” in an academic subject must remediate the course (i.e., repeat the course or take an approved course equivalent with prior counselor approval.) If a student receives a “D” or an “F” in a sequential course ( i.e., foreign language, math, science, etc.) she must repeat and pass the course before she will be eligible to take the next course in the sequence. She must submit an official transcript of her report card grade for the repeated course to her grade level academic counselor prior to the first day of classes. All grades will appear on her transcript. Citizenship Grade TRANSCRIPTS/Withdrawals A grade of “A” • 100%-90% A 4.0 A– 3.7 A grade of “B” • 89%-80% B+ 3.3 B 3.0 B- 2.7 A grade of “C” • 79%-70% C+ 2.3 C 2.0 C- 1.7 A grade of “D” • 69%-60% D+ 1.3 D 1.0 D- 0.7 A grade of “F” • Below 60% F 0.0 Failure For the purpose of determining rank in class, grades in honors and A.P. classes will be weighted as follows: A 5.0 A- 4.7 B+ 4.3 B 4.0 B- 3.7 C+ 3.3 C 3.0 C- 2.7 Students who have not completed a considerable number of assignments or tests due to a documented major illness may be given an “I” (Incomplete) for the quarter or semester grade with the approval of the academic counselor. An Incomplete becomes an automatic “F” if the work is not completed within 30 days. In any society, adults are expected to function in ways that promote the common good. Behavior that reflects such actions or attitudes is learned. Immaculate Heart takes seriously the responsibility it has to teach good citizenship, and therefore encourages each teacher to make a judgment on the level of cooperation and respect that a student demonstrates in each class toward her teacher and her fellow classmates. The transcript is the official record of scholastic work completed by the student during her high school education. Transcripts are forwarded to colleges and universities upon written request from the student. The release of this information requires the signature of a parent if the student is 17 years of age or younger. Requests for students to transfer to other schools should be directed to the Assistant Principal for Student Life. Once a parent or guardian has initiated a student’s transfer, the student and the parent must complete and sign transfer request forms and settle all academic, athletic, library and financial accounts. ♥ 16 17 ♥
COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE ACADEMIC COUNSELING Academic counselors track each student’s progress, focusing specifically on those students who are having academic difficulty in one or more of their classes and/or students who are on academic review. Additionally, the counselors help students to plan their four-year programs, advise them about summer school options and the testing needed for college admission, and assist them in preparing for the college selection process that begins in the senior year. Parents are encouraged to contact their daughter’s academic counselor when questions or concerns of an academic nature arise. The academic counselors for the 2012–2013 school year are: Angela Glynn • Grade 9; Elsa Heydenreich Clark, Tracye Duckett-Lacy, and Terry Lin-Hui Kung • Grades 10, 11 & 12 CAREER COUNSELING Students participate in a variety of group and individual activities which offer them opportunities for career exploration and investigation while demonstrating the strong relationships between career selection, college preparation, and their own personal growth and development. Each student gains experience in personal inventory analysis, resume writing for college/internship opportunities, and interviewing and presentation skills. Students in each grade level attend a series of special events and guest speaker presentations designed to introduce them to a myriad of career topics and professions. THE COLLEGE COUNSELING PROGRAM The college counseling and guidance department offers a four-year program designed: a. to provide information and counseling to enable students to set realistic college related goals; b. to assist students and parents in the college application process through group meetings and individual conferences. Ninth Grade: Planning for college begins in the ninth grade with the selection of courses and the dissemination of information to students and parents about how grades, standardized test scores and extracurricular activities impact college admissions. Parents of freshmen are invited to attend any of the college nights scheduled during the year. Tenth Grade: In the sophomore year, students take the Preliminary SAT at Immaculate Heart in October. Test results are shared with students and parents. Course selection for the junior year is particularly important, and students are encouraged to challenge themselves with the most rigorous program of studies for which they are prepared. Sophomores are invited to hear college representatives on campus when their schedules allow, and they and their parents are encouraged to attend the IHHS “Introduction to Higher Education Opportunities” evening and the annual NACAC sponsored national college fair. College counseling group sessions between the sophomores and the college counselor are arranged throughout the spring semester. It is recommended that sophomores take the SAT II-Subject Tests in those academic areas in which they have demonstrated particular strength. Eleventh Grade: In the junior year, intensive preparation for college admissions begins. All juniors take the Preliminary SAT (PSAT) at Immaculate Heart in October, and they are encouraged to take the SAT I at least once during the spring of their junior year. SAT II-Subject Tests in those academic areas in which students have demonstrated particular strength are also recommended. Additionally, the juniors meet with the college counselors in group sessions throughout the school year to review material necessary to help them understand and prepare for the full college admissions process. The college counselors meet with each student individually and assist her in compiling a file of pertinent information required for college applications. Parents and students are invited to make an appointment with the college counselors to discuss long-range college planning. All juniors and their parents are encouraged to attend the following evening programs offered at Immaculate Heart in the fall and in the spring: “Introduction to Higher Education Opportunities” and “College Counseling Meeting for Junior Parents.” Twelfth Grade: The college counselors continue to assist seniors in the process of deciding which college to attend before and after students have received offers of admission. The counselors can help interpret financial aid offers and can act as an advocate for the students with college admissions officers. An evening program for parents of seniors provides them with additional information about the tasks which their daughters must complete, as well as a calendar of the important dates of which they must be aware. Additional evening programs offered for seniors and their parents include: “Introduction to Financial Aid”, “How to Compare Financial Aid Award Offers” and “Transition from High School to Higher Education.” The college counselors complete the Secondary School Report forms required by some institutions, and they assist students with the completion of applications. Applications for the University of California and the California State University systems are distributed by the counselors, as are test registration materials and financial aid forms. A mandatory college application and essay writing workshop is held for the seniors in October. COLLEGE VISITS If it is necessary for a senior to visit a college on a school day, she must first get authorization from her college counselor. Then, using the special form available in the college counseling center, she must request permission of each of her teachers to be absent from class. It is the student’s responsibility to make up any class work missed. COLLEGE CENTER A college counseling center provides resources needed for the college search activity. Reference books, college catalogs, publications, computer software programs and Internet access are available for use by students throughout the year. COLLEGE VISITORS Each year, representatives from colleges and universities all over the country come to Immaculate Heart to recruit students. The schedule of visits is published in advance, and all students are welcome to take advantage of these opportunities. In addition, representatives from other institutions often meet Los Angeles students and parents in central locations. Information about these visits is announced to students. u ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AND CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEMS Both the University of California and the California State University systems require that students complete a prescribed course of studies in high school. Parents and students may refer to the Immaculate Heart Curriculum Guide for this information. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. ♥ 18 19 ♥
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