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more than one color in their hair. Hair may not be highlighted withany unusual color.‣ Jewelry must be non-distracting and in good taste. Only ears may bepierced. Earrings must be no larger or longer than 1 inch. Bandagesmay not be used to hide a piercing.‣ Students may not wear key chains or large chains as necklaces.‣ Tattoos may not be visible. Bandages may not be used to hide atattoo.‣ T-shirts worn under the uniform blouse must be plain and white.‣ Blouses must be tucked into kilt.‣ Shorts may not be worn under the kilt.‣ Sunglasses may not be worn in the building.All decisions regarding the acceptability of the general appearanceof a student rest with the administration/faculty.USE OF SCHOOL PROPERTYThe Catholic High School reserves the right to restrict access to theschool building and grounds. Outside groups may request use of thebuilding and grounds according to guidelines established. All requestsmust be submitted to the Business Office.ACADEMIC PROGRAMPROGRAM OF STUDIESEarly in the calendar year, The Catholic High School of Baltimorepublishes its program of studies in a Course Selection Book for the nextacademic year. This book contains registration information and forms,tuition and fee charges, and a description of the academic program to beoffered. Students must meet course prerequisites to be enrolled inselected courses and follow course selection guidelines as published. Theschool reserves the right to amend course offerings according to theneeds of students, current student enrollment, and scheduling restrictions.GPA/QPIA student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) is obtained by totaling anumeric equivalent of letter grades and dividing the sum by the numberof credits attempted. Where a GPA is provided, TCHS uses a 4-pointscale:A,A+ = 4B+ = 3.5B = 3.0C+ = 2.5C = 2D+ = 1.5D = 1F = 0Quality Point IndexQuality points are totaled and divided by the number of credits attemptedto determine the Quality Point Index (QPI).AP H CP1 CPAA+ 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5A 4.7 4.2 3.7 3.2B+ 4.4 3.9 3.4 2.9B 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5C+ 3.7 3.2 2.7 2.2C 3.4 2.9 2.4 1.9D+ 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5D 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0F 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0HONORSDistinguished Honors at Graduation is based on the following: Acumulative QPI of at least 3.70 through the third quarter of senior year.Honors at Graduation are based on the following: A cumulative QPI of3.30 to 3.69 through the third quarter of senior year.18