HANDBOOK FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS - Immaculate Heart ...

ACADEMIC POLICIES
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Every effort is made to keep the student and parent informed of her academic standing.
Mid-quarter reports, mailed prior to the issuing of quarter and semester grades, indicate
that a student is doing work that is below a “C” or that she is in danger of failing. Upon
receiving the notice, parents should sign and return it and, if necessary, arrange a conference
with her teacher.
Report Cards
Report cards are posted online approximately two weeks after the end of the four quarters.
The mid-term grades are considered to be progress reports. Semester grades are recorded
on the permanent record card. A student is placed on academic probation when her grades
fall below a 2.0 GPA. The extracurricular activities of a student on probation may be restricted.
Explanation of Report Card marks
A grade of “A” 100%-90% A 4.0
Outstanding Achievement A- 3.7
A grade of “B” 89%-80% B+ 3.3
Good Achievement B 3.0
B- 2.7
A grade of “C” 79%-70% C+ 2.3
Average Achievement C 2.0
C- 1.7
A grade of “D” 69%-60% D+ 1.3
Minimum Achievement D 1.0
D- 0.7
A grade of “F” Below 60% F 0.0
Failure due to unsatisfactory achievement
Citizenship Grade
Immaculate Heart takes seriously the responsibility it has to teach good citizenship, and
therefore requires 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.
Cheating and plagiarism are considered serious infractions and will be adressed in the
following way: the student will receive a zero for the test, quiz, paper, assignment or project
involved; detentions will be given; and the parent will be informed.
Homework
Immaculate Heart recognizes the value homework plays in extending and reinforcing
classroom learning as well as its significance in the development of responsibility and
consistency within each student. Although the amount and type vary among subjects and
grade levels, homework is usually a responsibility to be met daily. Generally, students can
expect two hours of homework each evening. A student usually receives a zero for missing
assignments. If a pattern of missing or incomplete homework develops, the teacher will
notify the parent, since failure to meet homework requirements will impact negatively on
the student’s grade in the class.
Students are responsible for any and all missed work assigned during their
absence and to complete the work in a timely manner. It is up to the discretion
of the individual teacher as to what is considered “a timely” manner.
STANDARDIZED TESTING PROGRAM
HONORS AND AWARDS
HEALTH AND SAFETY
An entrance examination is administered to all fifth and sixth graders who seek admission
to Immaculate Heart Middle School. Reading, mathematics, and language skills are the
major components of this test.
The Stanford Achievement Test is administered to all sixth and seventh graders in March.
This test provides for continuous, comprehensive assessment of the progress of students
in the major skill areas.
Honors
Academic honors can be earned by students maintaining a 3.5 GPA for each semester.
CJSF California Junior Scholarship Federation
California Junior Scholarship Federation is a nationwide organization whose purpose is to
foster pride in high standards of scholarship, service and citizenship. Membership is based
on semester grades. Three points are given for an “A” and one point for a “B” in the academic
subjects. To qualify for membership, a student must earn twelve points in one semester.
Girls who maintain membership for three semesters—one in seventh grade and two in
eighth grade — receive an honor certificate at graduation.
Sister Christina Howell Award
This award for academic excellence is given at graduation to the student who has achieved
the highest grade point average during seventh and eighth grades. The winner’s name is
inscribed on the roll of Sister Christina Howell winners which remains in the middle
school office, and she receives a plaque in recognition of her accomplishment.
The Outstanding Achievement Award.
This award is presented to a graduate of the middle school. The award recognizes a
student for:
• her academic achievement;
• her outstanding leadership qualities;
• her service to others; and
• her participation in school endeavors.
The award includes an individual plaque for the winner, and her name is inscribed on the
perpetual plaque which remains in the middle school office.
The Student Council Award
This annual award, given for spirit, enthusiasm and support of school endeavors, is voted
on by the students and is presented at graduation.
HEALTH POLICIES
All new students must submit a completed immunization form before they are admitted to
Immaculate Heart Middle School. All students entering grade 7 must have completed
hepatitis B immunizations and the Tdap booster shot.
Parents should not send a student who is ill to school. If a student should become ill at school,
parents will be notified and asked to take the student home.
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