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