Middle School Academics
LUNCH DETENTION POLICY
Dear Middle School Parents,
Middle School is a time when students grow and change. With these changes, comes added responsibility for the students. One important responsibility is understanding and adhering to the rules and consequences in middle school. These rules are designed to keep our students safe and promote a learning environment free of disruptions. The rules for the middle school students are clearly defined and explained by our middle school teachers as well as outlined in our student handbook.
Lunch detention is one consequence that teachers in middle school may use to change behavior. Lunch detentions may be given for behaviors such as: class disruptions, uniform violations, chewing gum, running and horseplay in the halls or classroom and other situations where teachers see fit. After a student is given three lunch detentions within the monthly time frames listed below the fourth detention will result in that student losing their privilege to attend the monthly middle school activity. (ex. Skating, bowling, etc.)
Oct. 1st – Oct. 29th (Halloween Party)
Oct. 30th – Nov. 18th (Bowling)
Nov. 19th – Dec. 10th (Christmas Party)
Jan. 4th – Feb. 11th (Valentine Party)
Feb. 12th – Mar. 17th (Bowling)
Mar. 18th – Apr. 22nd (Skating)
Apr. 23rd – May 22nd (8th grade Farewell)
Disrespect and excessive disruptions could result in after school detention.
Thank you for your time and your support as we work together to help your child prepare for the future.
Shelby Webb
Assistant Principal
Middle School Party Guest Approval Form
EXAM SCHEDULE
The school will observe a special Exam Schedule at the end of each trimester for the purpose of administration of final exams. Students will be expected to be present in school during these special schedules. No exceptions will be made. Dress Code is in effect on these days. In the event of inclement weather the exams will follow the 2-hour delay schedule, if announced.
ACADEMIC PROBATION
Bishop Walsh reserves the right to review the academic progress of all students. If a Middle School student’s average grades are below 75%, the student will be placed on probation. While on probation, the student may continue to participate in activities. If grades do not improve within the probationary period (next progress report), the student will be removed from the activity. A student could be eligible for reinstatement in the activity if grades improve.
FAILURE POLICY
When a student fails a course, this indicates to us the need for remediation. This will assist the student in regaining strength in that particular area. Before students with yearlong failures return to Bishop Walsh, they are to have gone to Summer School or been tutored by an accredited tutor for thirty or more hours. In the case of Middle School students, the tutoring may be shorter if the student masters the material of the Bishop Walsh course. Ordinarily when a Middle School student fails two or more subjects, the student will need to repeat the year.
GRADING SYSTEM
The year is divided into three marking periods at the end of which reports are issued. The minimum passing grade is D. To receive credit the yearly average must be D or better. The standards, letter grades and their numerical equivalents are:
Standards
Proficient 97 – 100
Very Good 93 – 96
Good 85 – 92
Satisfactory 75 – 84
Improvement needed 70 – 74
Not Yet Demonstrating 69 and below
Letter Grades
97 – 100 A+
93 – 96 A
89 – 92 B+
85 – 88 B
80 – 84 C+
75 – 79 C
70 – 74 D
69 & below F
HONOR ROLL
The Honor Roll is determined by general average. The grade is meant to indicate whether or not the student is working to his or her ability level.
PRINCIPAL’S HONORS: A student whose quarter grades are all 93% or higher earns.
FIRST HONORS:A student whose quarter has no grade lower than 85% earns.
SECOND HONORS:A student whose quarter has no grade lower than 80% earns.
To be eligible for Honors, a student must have a grade of “Good” in Conduct and Effort.
MAKE -UP WORK
Students who, because of absence from school, have not completed their schoolwork must take the responsibility of completing all the work they have missed. In general, make-up work should be completed within one to two days but not to exceed five school days.
Students who receive a grade of INCOMPLETE on a report card must complete the assignments, test, or project within five days of the issuance of the report. Students who fail to remove the INCOMPLETE within the specified time will receive a failure for the incomplete work and the grade will be closed at that time.