William V Fisher Catholic High School

the college/scholarship deadline. The guidance office does not process letters of
recommendation from teachers. All requests for letters must be handled directly
between the student and teacher. Teachers may choose to mail the letters directly
to the college/scholarship or give them to the student.
Access to Student Records
Diocesan Policy 5125.0
STUDENT RECORDS – ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY
No data shall be released about students without the written consent of the
parent(s)/guardian(s) of a minor student or of the student who is 18 years of age or older.
Those who are permitted to view individual student records are:
School personnel
Parent(s)/guardian(s) of a minor student
The student who is 18 years of age or older
Non-custodial parent of an individual minor student unless denied access by a court
order
Officials of other schools to which the student transfers
Student permanent records are found in the main office and guidance office. Records may be
reviewed by the parent or student with a 24-hour notice. A written request to view the records is
appreciated but not required.
Parents(s)/guardians(s) of an individual minor student or a student 18 years or older may
request a copy of any item in the file. All others are denied access unless they have a subpoena
or the written permission of the parent(s)/guardian(s) of a minor student or of the student who
is 18 years of age or older. School personnel may release information concerning students for
research and statistical purposes as long as the individual student’s identity is protected.
Standardized, Proficiency, and Advanced Placement Testing
9 th – Ohio's required graduation testing
10 th – PSAT – pre-SAT and Ohio’s required graduation testing
11 th – PSAT/NMSQT – pre-SAT/National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test
11 th and 12 th – SAT I & II and ACT – college entrance tests (recommended)
10 th –12 th – Advanced Placement (optional exams available with some courses)
Course Change Policy
Students may request a schedule change by filling out a Schedule Change Request form. It is
strongly encouraged that schedules not be changed after the first week of each semester unless
the change is initiated by the teacher or principal because of an incorrect academic placement.
Course Audit Policy
Every effort is made to ensure that students are placed into courses that are appropriate for their
academic ability. All students must receive a grade and credit for the courses that they are
taking. If a mistake in placement is made, students will be switched to a more appropriate class.
Students may not audit courses.