A. ACADEMIC CODE

The student is responsible for completing all class assignments and homework on time. Failure to do so indicates a lack of serious preparation for class. Incomplete homework assignments will result in a demerit, and will ultimately affect the student’s effort grade on the report card.

Daily performance of students is assessed by the teacher. Examination of copybooks and worksheets for neatness and completeness of work, as well as class participation, are part of the overall report card grade.

All students must be encouraged to use copybooks properly. Students should not tear pages from copybooks, skip pages, or use his/her book as a drawing or scribbling pad. Spiral copybooks may not be used in school. Only black or blue pens may be used.

2. CLASS PARTICIPATION

Students are expected to:

      - give attention and respect to the teacher at all times
      - show respect and concern for other students by a willingness to share and to take turns
      - actively participate in class by responding orally or in writing as circumstances dictate.

3. HOMEWORK

Homework refers to an assignment made by a teacher that will positively reinforce a concept presented in class. Homework includes both written and study assignments, and these assignments should be such that they can be done by the student independently. While this does not preclude parental help or interest, the assignments should not require undue parental assistance or supervision. Ample time should be allowed for the completion of out-of-class research assignments or projects.

The following time per night is suggested for homework; this includes both written and study assignments:

Grades 1 and 2      30 minutes

Grades 3 and 4       60 minutes

Grades 5 and 6       90 minutes

   Grades 7 and 8       120 minutes

In the event of absence or suspension, all homework and missed assignments are to be made up.

Progress reports are sent home three weeks prior to the closing of the quarter. Learning not only cultivates intellectual skills, but also responsibility for one’s actions; we will issue a progress report for any of the following reasons:

     - Neglect of written homework
     - Student not working to ability
     - Failure to listen to and follow directions after repeated warnings
     - Lack of responsibility in handing work in on time or failure to return a test paper signed by    parent/guardian
     - Absence work not made up after a reasonable amount of time
     - Carelessly completed classwork after explicit directions have been given by the teacher
     - Carelessly written or incomplete homework assignments
     - Doing homework in class
     - Neglect of study homework

Archdiocesan report cards are issued four times a year to students in Grades 2 through 8. Students in Grade 1 receive a Progress Report for the first quarter and they receive Archdiocesan Report Cards for the remaining three quarters.

Each student is responsible for his/her own report card grade by satisfactorily fulfilling the following requirements:

     - major testing (at least three tests in the major subjects)
     - quizzes
     - oral and written reports
     - independent classroom work
     - active participation in classroom lessons and activities
     - class/individual projects

All special reports and projects are to be turned in on the due date to receive full credit. Late reports/projects will have a maximum of 10 points deducted from the grade. Parents should keep abreast of grades during the report card period by signing tests and examining copybooks and workbooks.

No child will fail who is working to potential and who completes class and home assignments when due. Failing grades are given only when a student shows lack of effort and interest in schoolwork as reflected in performance and participation. Failure of three major subjects warrants a retention.

The Terra Nova Test is administered each year to students in grades 2 through 8. The results are communicated to parents and are utilized by the school for curriculum planning.

In order for parents to be aware of the academic progress their child is making with regard to weekly tests, tests are to be signed by parents and returned promptly.

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