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should be notified in writing. Make-up exams will be administered afterschool hours, and may not be the same exam already given.• Long-term assignments still are due at the scheduled time. If a studentis absent or tardy, he/she should make arrangements to turn in theassignment as scheduled. Failure to do so can result in a lowered grade.Academic Review (Grades 1-5)Academic Review is designed for students who are consistently achieving belowthe academic standards of the school, despite persistent classroom remediationattempts by the teacher over the course of one trimester. The student’s teachers,Lower School Deans and the Director of Learning Services in conjunction withthe parents and the Principal, assess the student’s ability to work successfully atSHS, and determine whether or not the student should re-enroll. The Principalwill ultimately determine a student’s eligibility for continued enrollment.Academic Review and Probation (Grades 6-8)Academic ReviewStudents are placed on Academic Review when the school has concerns abouttheir academic progress. A student is placed on Academic Review if his/herGPA falls below a 2.0 or if he/she earns lower than a “C-” on the trimesterreport. A plan for intervention will be developed by the teacher and theDean of Studies in conjunction with the parents and the student. Studentson Review must show improvement in accordance with the plan in a timelymanner to be removed from Academic Review. Students on Review will alsoreceive more frequent progress reports from their teachers.Academic ProbationStudents who receive any grade lower than “C-” on a trimester report are placedon Academic Probation. Anytime a student is put on Academic Probation, aconference will be scheduled between the student, teacher(s) of the class(es)in which the student earned a deficient grade, the Dean, and the parents/guardians. At this meeting, the student will be required to sign an “AcademicProbation Contract.” Students on Academic Probation are not permitted toparticipate in extra-curricular school activities, including sports and drama.If a student fails to fulfill the terms of his/her Academic Probation Contract oris placed on Academic Probation for a second consecutive trimester, teachersand the Middle School Deans, in consultation with the parents of the studentinvolved and the Principal, will assess the student’s ability to work successfullyat SHS and determine whether or not the student will re-enroll. The Principalwill ultimately determine a student’s eligibility for continued enrollment.It is important to realize that a student may be asked to leave or denied reenrollment.If there are ongoing academic issues or the student is unable tosuccessfully manage the curriculum or if he/she does not complete the requiredwork, he/she will not be able to return to Sacred Heart.Academic Honor CodeThis honor code guides the school community towards a mindset of educatingoneself for a greater purpose. The honor code is not only a guide for student/teacher behavior, but also supports intellectual expression as a sacred act. Basedon the academic, spiritual, social and personal goals of the network of SacredHeart Schools, the code reflects the intention to promote and preserve academichonesty and integrity. Our school community, with direct reference to Goal 2,commits to a deep respect for intellectual values. We also strive to have policiesand practices that promote self-discipline, responsibility, and decision making.Role of the Teacher:• Create and maintain an environment which is conducive to honesty anddiminishes the temptation to cheat.• Clarify what is and what is not cheating in a given course by definingacademic dishonesty in instructional policies and by giving continualreminders of these standards.• Inform students of the educational purpose of coursework so that studentsrealize the value of each assignment.• Be realistic in setting deadlines and assigning workload.• Engage in and conduct dialogue that deals with a student when he/sheis not able to complete an assignment.• Discuss, determine and if necessary, document incidents and refer to theappropriate level Dean when academic dishonesty has occurred.• In all cases of academic dishonesty or the appearance of academicdishonesty, the teacher will first discuss the situation with the student. If anincident of dishonesty has occurred, this information will be shared withparents/guardians via the teacher and the level Dean.• Respect students, colleagues and oneself in light of Goal 2.• Academic Probation Contract - Teachers of classes in which the studentearned a deficient grade will, in coordination with the Dean, preparean Academic Probation Contract for students on Academic Probation.Academic Probation Contracts will include conditions and requirementsthat are designed to provide support, accountability, and practicalguidelines for improving the student’s future performance in class.Role of the Student:• Honor and maintain the relationship of trust between oneself and the30 31