district student handbook 2013-2014 - Union County Vocational ...

scrutinize the applicability and effectiveness of tests being used
in the district. School personnel shall not use tests, procedures
or other guidance and counseling materials which are
differentiated or stereotyped on the basis of race, color, creed,
religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, social or economic
status. District test results shall be discussed at a public
meeting.
9.5 Course Failure and Make-Up Policies
It is the policy of UCVTS to require any student receiving a final
grade of 64 or below to make up that course in summer school
prior to entering the next grade. Students will not be allowed to
“double up” on courses during the regular academic year to
make up for the previous years’ failing grade.
9.6 Academic Probation
Students whose work falls below acceptable standards of
achievement (all grades 70 or better) may be placed on
academic probation. A conference with the school
administrator, counselor, parent, and student will be required
so that the academic expectations of UCVTS may be reviewed.
Options to help a student, such as peer tutoring, individualized
instructional plans, or extra assistance from the faculty, may be
implemented. The school administrator may also take other
actions on a case-by-case basis and may exclude student
participation in extra-curricular activities and clubs.
9.7 Grading Periods
For most classes, there will be four standard grading periods
per school year. Each grading period will count as 20% of the
student’s final grade; the mid-term and final exams count as
10% each and credit is given at the end of the year.
9.8 Progress Reports
Progress Reports are periodic communications between
teachers and the guardians of students providing a preliminary
assessment of student achievement. These reports are
prepared for each student in all academic classes and are
available to parents/guardians through the Parent Portal during
week five of each marking period. Hard copies are available
upon request.
9.9 Examinations
Mid-term examinations will be administered at the end of the
second marking period, and final examinations will be
administered at the end of the fourth marking period. Each of
these examinations will count as 10% of the student’s final
grade, except in the case of a semester or trimester course,
where only the final examination will count as 20% of the
student’s final grade. All students will be required to take midterm
and final examinations.
10.0 Extra-Curricular
10.1 Clubs/Service Organizations
The following are examples of extra-curricular clubs/service
organizations and activities that are available:
Art
Chess
Drama
Dance / Honor Society
FBLA
FFA
French / Honor Society
HOSA
Newspaper
Intramurals
10.2 Honor Societies
Robotics
Science Olympiad
Spanish / Honor Society
Peer Mediation
Skills-USA
Student Government
National Honor Society
Multi-Cultural
Math League
Yearbook