Saint Louis School

Saint Louis School

ACADEMIC GUIDE and COURSE CATALOG

GRADES 6-12 2021 - 2022

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CONTENTS

ACADEMIC GUIDE Advisory (Homeroom) Report Cards & Progress Reports Grading Policy Middle School Requirements High School Graduation Requirements Grade Point Average Academic Honors & Awards Honors & Advanced Placement Programs Directed Study Collegiate Dual Enrollment Online Courses International/Global Studies Programs Community Service Requirement Student-led Conference Requirement

COURSE CATALOG Course Descriptions by Departments including Period 8 Specials for 2021-2022 School Year

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Six A's of Our Mission

Akua ? god, spirit; recognizing the

spiritual love and support that radiates out to and supports everything we do

[the palm]

Aloha ? love, affection, grace, charity,

mercy, compassion, that which gives us meaning, purpose, and will to do what we need to do and keeps things

together [the thumb]

Alakai ? to lead, a guide, a leader; that

which shows us the way [the pointer finger]

Akamai (Academics) ? smart, clever,

expert and focused [the middle finger]

heona (Arts) ? in the nature of being

artistic; esthetically appealing or having artistic talent [the ring finger]

lapa (Athletics) ? athletic, active,

athlete [the pinky]

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ACADEMIC GUIDE

A sound and relevant academic curriculum forms the foundation of Saint Louis School's college preparatory program. This Academic Guide and Course Catalog outlines the various course offerings that constitute the academic program for grades 6 through 12.

ADVISORY (HOMEROOM) The homeroom program serves as the primary vehicle for communicating and developing a unified school culture. It also functions as a focal point for the collection and distribution of information and materials. Homerooms are categorized by grade levels and homeroom rosters are generally assigned alphabetically by student surnames. All students are assigned to homerooms and attendance is mandatory. When attending homeroom-based activities, such as assemblies and Masses, students are to report to the area designated to their homeroom. Absence from homeroom will be treated as an unexcused absence.

REPORT CARDS & PROGRESS REPORTS Grades are available online to students and parents/guardians throughout and at the completion of each quarter. Access to grades is through the Educate parent portal. Parents should check the portal for updates to their child's grades. Teachers enter grades weekly. Report cards are made available during the academic year as emailed digital documents at request of parent or guardian to either view or print at their convenience; access to grades is available through the Educate parent portal. The hardcopy year-end final report card is mailed to all families.

Students are expected to consult with their counselor and parents/guardians during the pre-registration process to ensure that their course of study provides the best possible path to support their post-secondary plans.

Preliminary registration for continuing students: held mid-spring for the upcoming school year Registration for new students: coordinated by the Director of Admissions and the Counseling

Services Guidance Department

Communication Timely and accurate communication ensures that students, parents and teachers share a common understanding of student progress. Parents/guardians are encouraged to contact counselors and/or teachers at any time during the course of the school year.

GRADING POLICY Students are expected to put forth maximum effort and take full advantage of opportunities for moral, physical, and intellectual growth. Grades measure student progress and provide parents, teachers, colleges, and employers with information regarding student performance.

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Grades help teachers communicate the progress regarding the knowledge, concepts and skills students have learned in relation to course expectations and objectives. Departmental and individual teacher grading practices are outlined in the course syllabi. Parents and students who have questions should first contact the teacher, then the academic counselor for clarification. The Vice Principal or Principal may be contacted if a resolution cannot be reached.

LETTER GRADE

PERCENTAGE RANGE

A

90-100

B

80-89

C

70-79

D

60-69

F

0-59

GRADE PT WEIGHT: STANDARD-

LEVEL

4.0

3.0

2.0

1.0

0

GRADE PT WEIGHT: HONORS-LEVEL

4.5 3.5 2.5 1.0 0

GRADE PT WEIGHT: ADVANCED PLACEMENT

5.0

4.0

3.0

1.0

0

Definitions of Grades as Measures of Student Achievement

A Student work goes significantly beyond the basics and demonstrates mastery of curriculum standards and course expectations.

B Student work goes beyond the basics and demonstrates consistent mastery of curriculum standards and course expectations.

C Student work meets minimum expectations, satisfies course requirements, and is sufficient for continued study in the discipline.

D Student work approaches minimum expectations and demonstrates below average understanding of curriculum standards and course expectations.

F Student work is insufficient to demonstrate understanding of the curriculum standards and course expectations. (A student who earns a grade of "F" may not automatically repeat the course during the summer. Approval from administration is required.)

I Student work does not fulfill the requirements of the course. The "I" grade is calculated as 0 grade points for the purpose of academic eligibility requirements. The student must make up this work within two weeks from the end of the quarter, during which time he may be ineligible for all extra-curricular activities contingent upon GPA calculations. Failure to make up the incomplete work may result in an "F" for the course.

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