EXAM -TESTS-QUIZZES

Exam, tests and quizzes are scheduled in advance.  If a student is to miss any of the above, he/she must bring a doctor's certificate in order to schedule a make-up.

HOMEWORK

Homework consists of written and study assignments based on themes taught in class.  Homework may include oral or written assignments, projects, book reports, etc.  Parents are encouraged to supervise the homework assignments and guide the homework by insisting on neatness, completeness and following directions.  Students in grades first through eighth will take home a Weekly Homework Sheet on Mondays.  Homework Sheets will reflect the work that students will have to accomplish daily at home as well as tests or quizzes assigned.  This sheet will serve a double purpose:
1) to inform parents, with ample time, in case they need to help their child with assignments.
2) in case the student is ill, assignments can be completed before returning to school.

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS MAY BE GIVEN ON MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.
Homework will NOT be assigned on Fridays.
Since homework assignments are part of each student's quarterly grade (as per the Archdiocesan Grading Policy), missed or incomplete assignments will affect the student's grade for the quarter.  Homework is due as assigned and late assignments are not accepted unless a student has an excused absence.  In case of illness, phone requests to pick-up homework assignments, books, etc., must be made to the school office before 8:30 a.m.  It must be picked up at the end of the school day (after 2:30 p.m.) in the school office.  Parental notes may not excuse a student from completing a homework assignment.
Any student who fails to complete or turn in three (3) homework assignments in one given subject during a quarter, will be closely monitored and may be subject to disciplinary action including conduct referral, detention, etc., in addition to receiving no credit for the homework assignments and a progress report will be mailed in the middle of the quarter.

REPORT CARDS

The Archdiocesan report cards are issued on a trimester basis, in November, February, and June for grades Kinder to 8th and two times per year for Pre-Kindergarten 2 to Pre-Kindergarten 4, beginning in February. Parents may pick up the report card the night of the Home/School meeting. Refer to the school calendar for dates. Any report card not picked up at the meeting may be picked up at the school office the following school day.

First & Second Trimester: Applying for Grades Kinder through 8th:
Third Trimester: Applying for Grades K through 5th:

Test/quizzes and projects are worth 50%
Class work is worth 30%
Homework is worth 20%

Third Trimester: Applying for Grades 6th through 8th:

Test/quizzes and projects are worth 25% [ 50%, for Grades K through 5th Grade]
Class work is worth 30% [ 30% for Grades K through 5th Grade]
Homework is worth 20% [ 20% for Grades K through 5th Grade]
Final exams are worth 25% { 6th – 8th Grade Only}

Deficiency reports are sent to parents as the need arises.  Parent-Teacher conferences are held twice during the school semester.  Faculty members are always eager to discuss pupil progress with the parent.  However, we ask that parents make these arrangements through the school office.  At no time during school hours are parents to present themselves to a teacher.  Conferences and appointments may be scheduled before or after school hours.  Lunch time is NOT the time to see teachers because of the limited time they have for lunch.

RECOMMENDATION FOR IMPROVEMENT

A Recommendation for Improvement notice is sent mid-quarter to each student who may receive an academic grade lower than a "C" or has lowered his/her grades more than two grade letters or a student who is having difficulty in the area of Conduct or Effort.  Parents are asked to sign and return such notice to the teacher.  The parent or the teacher may want to request a conference in order to discuss measures to help the child make the necessary improvement.