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Saint Louis School

ACADEMIC GUIDE and

COURSE CATALOG

GRADES 6-12

2022 - 2023

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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 Probation/Eligibility

Honors & Advanced Placement Programs

Directed Study

Collegiate Dual Enrollment

Online Courses

International/Global Studies Programs

Service Learning Requirement

Student-led Conference Requirement

Academic Honors & Awards

COURSE CATALOG

Course Descriptions by Departments including Period 8 Specials for 2022-2023 School

Year

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Akua and The Five A��s of Our Mission

Akua �C God, spirit; recognizing the

spiritual love and support that radiates

out to and supports everything we do

[the palm]

Aloha �C 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]

Alaka��i �C to lead, a guide, a leader; that

which shows us the way

[the pointer finger]

Akamai (Academics) �C smart, clever,

expert and focused [the middle finger]

��?heona (Arts) �C in the nature of being

artistic; esthetically appealing or

having artistic talent [the ring finger]

��?lapa (Athletics) �C athletic, active,

athlete [the pinky]

HULI KA LIMA I LALO, OLA

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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 through the Educate parent portal or emailed digital documents at the request of parent or guardian

to either view or print at their convenience. The hard copy 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/guardians and teachers share a

common understanding of student progress. Parents and 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.

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

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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

GRADE PT

WEIGHT:

STANDARDLEVEL

GRADE PT

WEIGHT:

HONORS-LEVEL

GRADE PT

WEIGHT:

ADVANCED

PLACEMENT

A

90-100

4.0

4.5

5.0

B

80-89

3.0

3.5

4.0

C

70-79

2.0

2.5

3.0

D

60-69

1.0

1.0

1.0

F

0-59

0

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.

W

WF

Withdrawn from the course

Withdrawn with a grade of 59% or lower

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