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Students will be billed through FACTS for any AP course enrolled in. An AP exam score below a 3 may result in loss of AP designation on the student’ s transcript. Students who miss an AP exam must make up the exam on the assigned date and pay any additional fees associated with the make-up exam. If the AP exam cannot be made up, the student must take a final exam in that class. A senior may be denied participation in graduation for failure and / or refusal to take an AP exam.
Additional information on the AP program may be found at https:// apstudent. collegeboard. org / exploreap? navid = bf-apst
18. Dual Enrollment in College Level Courses Students may take approved dual enrollment at their own expense. Students should see their counselor for information and assistance.
19. Graduation Policy A graduation ceremony is a public celebration of a student’ s successful completion of a published list of school requirements, and attendance is mandatory. If a student does not successfully complete the academic requirements for graduation, including passing a minimum of six credit-earning classes each semester, the student will not be allowed to participate in the Baccalaureate Mass, Senior Dinner, Senior / Alumni Luncheon, and the Commencement Ceremony.
To participate in graduation ceremonies, a student must fulfill the school’ s academic, disciplinary, Christian Service, and financial requirements. In order to receive a diploma at the Commencement Ceremony, a student must participate in all graduation exercises and have complied with all rules and regulations associated with the ceremonies.
Academic Requirements: Electives English Health Mathematics Physical Education Science Social Studies Theology Visual, Performing & Applied Arts World Language Total Required Credits:
2.0 credits 4.0 credits 0.5 credits 4.0 credits 0.5 credits 3.0 credits 3.0 credits 4.0 credits 1.0 credits 2.0 credits 24 credits
● Mathematics must include 1.0 credit for each of the following in: Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry
● Social Studies must include 1.0 credit in World History, 1.0 credit in United States History, 0.5 credit in American Government, and 0.5 credit in Economics.
● Science must include 1.0 credit in Biology, 1.0 credit in Chemistry, and 1.0 credit in Physics.
● World Language requires two consecutive years of the same language.
● Students must complete the Christian Service requirements.
● In order to complete the Fine and Performing Arts graduation requirement in the freshman year, freshman may waive Physical Education( PE) by participating in two( 2) complete seasons of a Brother Rice / MHSAA sport or an approved club sport. Students may elect to take an approved Physical Education( PE) course during the summer to fulfill this graduation requirement.
Visual and Performing Arts Fulfilling Classes
• Architecture
• Broadcast Journalism
• Debate
• Drama, Film, and Theatre
• Engineering
• Forensics
• Instrumental Music
• Journalism
• Visual Arts
• Vocal Music
• Yearbook
20. Financial Requirements A student is eligible for graduation only if all tuition, fees, and financial obligations have been met to the satisfaction of the Finance Office.
21. Disciplinary Requirements In order for a member of the Senior Class to be eligible for participation in graduation exercises, he must cooperate with the disciplinary requirements and Student Code of Conduct at Brother Rice High School and maintain a satisfactory disciplinary record. Seniors may forfeit any or all graduation privileges or honors for violating any campus rules or the Student Code of Conduct.
22. Course Offerings A Course Description Handbook is available to aid the student and his parents / guardians in course planning and selection.
An elective course is defined as a non-required course chosen by the student. If this course is selected to fulfill the course requirement for a particular year, it must be completed. A student may not drop a required elective course. A distinction is made between academic electives( mathematics, science, English, etc.) and enrichment electives( band, drama, art, etc.). A student may take no more than one enrichment elective per year to meet the course requirements for a particular year. Elective courses are designated as academic or enrichment on the course registration form. In order to take a seventh academic course in sophomore, junior, or senior year, a student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
23. Course Selections and Student Schedules During February, students select their course of study for the next school year. Parental approval and faculty approval are required for the program of study chosen by the student. Once students have selected their programs of study, their schedules of classes are processed by computer.
Changes in student schedules are rarely made and only for serious academic reasons. Consequently, students should choose their courses with care. A $ 100 fee may be charged for a change in schedule.
For reasons related to health and well-being, all students are required to have a lunch period.
No requests for specific teachers will be honored.
24. Withdrawal from Courses A student may not withdraw from a required course. This includes an elective course taken as one of the six courses required each semester.
In the event a student needs to drop a course, he should contact his counselor.
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