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a) Immediately remove the student from the academic or extra-curricularareas of the school and orally give reasons for suspension.b) Notify parent(s) or guardian(s) of the reason(s) for the suspensionfrom class and/or school. No pupil shall be released from schoolduring the school day until a parent or guardian is notified.c) Confer with the parent(s) or guardian(s) regarding the correctivemeasures necessary for the student to regain the privilege ofreturning to class or school.EXPULSIONGROUNDS - these shall include but not be limited to:1. Violations of those school regulations that impose or suggest suspension or expulsionas a disciplinary measure.2. Violations of any Village of Oak Park ordinance or State or Federal Law.3. Any extreme behavior that demonstrates a flagrant disregard for the rights, propertyand well being of others.PROCEDURES1. The Deans shall determine if suitable cause exists for possible expulsion.2. If cause for possible expulsion exists, the Deans shall:a) Follow the general procedure for suspension.b) Request the Principal to convene the Disciplinary Board. TheBoard will then meet with the student and the parent(s) orguardian(s), if they wish to attend, to examine the nature of theoffense(s).c) In conjunction with the Principal ask the Disciplinary Board tomake recommendations concerning dismissal or some suitablecorrective measures that will enable the student to become aneffective member of the Fenwick community.3. The Principal, or his designated representative, will inform the parent(s) orguardian(s) about the decision on the student's status.ACADEMICSACADEMIC REVIEW BOARDThe Academic Review Board is made up of the Principal, the Director of Student Servicesand both Assistant Principals. The board reviews a student's records when cause foracademic dismissal exists.GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND GRADUATION POLICYFive academic credit courses must be taken each year; a sixth and/or seventh academicsubject may be taken by students who are qualified. Fenwick offers an honors programfor students of exceptional ability. Twenty-one and a half credits (including physicaleducation and health) are needed for graduation. Opportunity for selecting electivecourses is available.Elective classes may be taken provided a student's cumulative grade point indicates thatattempting additional courses would be desirable and in the student's best interests.Individual departments set criteria for enrollment in honors and AP level classes. It isimportant that a student choose a course not for its weighted grade, but rather because ofsincere interest in the course content and its applicability to the student's future academicpursuits.FRESHMAN COURSES:Theology IEnglish I - (honors program available)Language - (French, German, Italian, Latin, Spanish)Algebra - (honors program available)World HistoryBiology Honors - (elective - based on entrance exam scores)Expressive Arts - (one semester of fine arts or 2 consecutive semesters of band or2 consecutive semesters of choir)Health Education (taken with Biology Honors)Physical EducationSOPHOMORE COURSES:Theology II - (one semester)Speech - (one semester)English II - (honors program available)LanguageGeometry (honors program available)Biology or Chemistry (honors program available)Expressive Arts - (one semester of fine arts or 2 consecutive semesters of band or2 consecutive semesters of choir)Health (taken with Biology or Chemistry)Physical EducationAdditional Academic Electives (see course descriptions)-24--25-
JUNIOR COURSES:Theology IIIEnglish III - (honors and AP programs available)LanguageMath III - (honors program available)United States History - (honors and AP programs available)Band (elective)Choir (elective)Physical Education (elective)Additional Academic Electives (see course description)SENIOR COURSES:Theology IV - (one semester)Western Civilization - (one semester)English IV - (honors and AP programs available)Language - (honors and AP programs available)Math IV - (honors and AP programs available)Science - (honors and AP programs available)Band (elective)Choir (elective)Physical Education (elective)Additional Academic Electives (see course description)TEST DAYS1. An "A" - "B" - "C" - "D" - "NC" is figured into the Grade Point Average. An "I"and any non-academic courses are NOT included in the Grade Point Average.2. An "NC" received in any subject for a semester's work requires that the studenttake the course over again and the grade received will be added into the GPAtogether with the "NC".3. Three "NC"s received on semester grades, in any one semester, two "NC"s inboth semesters, in the same academic year, or a cumulative Grade Point Averageof under 1.5 will cause the student's record to be reviewed by the academic boardand may cause dismissal from school.4. Honors for outstanding academic performance will be listed according to thefollowing norms:First Honors:Second Honors:Requires an average of 3.50 or above, with no single gradepoint value lower than 3.00.Requires an average of 3.00 or above,with no single grade point value lowerthan 2.00.Students are graduated with honors if they maintain a 4.0 grade point average or betterbased on eight semesters of academic work.MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday- Open- Mathematics and Social Studies- English, Speech, Theology and West. Civ.- Science, Computers and Fine Arts- History and All languagesGRADING PROCEDURESThe following grading and quality point systems is used:QUALITY POINTS/GRADE POINT AVERAGESThe following grading scale is recommended:GRADINGA = 93-100B = 85-92C = 78-84D = 70-77NC = No CreditWP = Withdrawal PassWF = Withdrawal FailI = Incomplete (used for prolonged absence only)Teachers have the latitude to use alternate systems but none more stringent than therecommended scale.REGULARHONORS/AP/LANGUAGE III AND IVCLASSESCLASSESA = 4 A = 5B = 3 B = 4C = 2 C = 3D = 1 D = 1NC = 0 NC = 0To determine quality points for a marking period, multiply the value of the letter givenabove by the value of the attempted credit for the marking period.Examples:If a student earns a B in a course for a marking period, multiply the value of the B (3 in aregular course) by the value of the attempted credit for the marking period (.25). Theresult is .75.-26--27-
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