Student/Parent Handbook - Braintree Public Schools

Physical Education (Continued)
Exception: Juniors and seniors who are members of varsity or junior varsity athletic
teams must participate in Physical Education a minimum of one term per semester. The
term(s), which the athlete is exempt, must coincide with his/her sport season. During
that term(s) the athlete must attend a structured study.
Students will not use physical education time to make up loss of class time in other
subjects. Physical education time may not be used in order to take make-up exams, to
receive remedial help in other subject areas, or to resolve scheduling problems. These
must be done on the student’s free time, during study periods or after school.
Progress Reports
Progress reports are given to students at the mid-point of each of the four terms. The
progress reports indicate whether the student's work in each subject area is
commendable, satisfactory, in need of improvement, in danger of failing, or failing.
Specific comments about a student's strengths and/or weaknesses in a particular
subject area are also noted. Progress Reports must be signed by both the student and
the parent and returned to the student’s homeroom teacher within three days of
distribution.
Report Cards
Report cards are issued to students and parents at the conclusion of each of the four (4)
terms. Letter grades and comments indicate student progress. Please refer to page 5,
General Information, for specific distribution dates. The final report card will be mailed
home unless a student has not met his/her financial obligations with the school.
Study Period Policy
In accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Education's Time & Learning
mandate, all students have been provided with 990 hours of instructional learning time
each year. Everyone has been assigned to five major classes, physical education and
structured study periods.
Study periods have been assigned to the cafeteria (seniors only) or to individual
classrooms. Attendance will be taken and a quiet atmosphere conducive to
study will be maintained.
Senior Study in the cafeteria is a privilege, not a right. Seniors will be assigned
to the cafeteria for study if they meet the athletic/activity eligibility requirement.
Those students who do not meet the eligibility requirement will be placed in
classrooms for study hall. Eligibility will be monitored at the end of each term
and assignments will be made accordingly.
Students are required to bring appropriate learning material to these studies, which
reflect long or short-term assignments given by teachers. Students will be expected to
utilize this time period in a constructive fashion and will have the choice of:
1. Remaining in their study location
2. Accessing the resources available in the main area of the Media Center
3. Attending prearranged appointments with counselors, teachers, advisors,
and/or administrators.
Note: Students wishing to report to an alternate location for study must supply
a preauthorized pass to their study hall teacher before leaving study hall.
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