ACADEMIC PROBATION
Students who receive an F (failing) or an NI (needs improvement) in an academic subject and/or behavior and effort may be placed on academic probation. If there is no significant change, retention may be considered, or the student may be asked to transfer to another school.
RETENTION POLICY
The decision to retain a student in the present grade shall be based upon a consideration of the overall welfare of the student, (i.e., carefully weighing academic, social, and emotional factors). The principal, in consultation with the parents/guardians and faculty, shall make the final decision regarding retention.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
All 8th grade students who have satisfactorily completed the Course of Studies prescribed by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles will be awarded a diploma at graduation exercises in June. A 2.0 grade point average (GPA) must be earned for two (2) out of three (3) trimesters in seventh and eighth grade to graduate from St. Bernardine of Siena School.
All obligations, not limited to tuition, fundraising, service hours, and outstanding fees, must also be met. Students are in jeopardy of not graduating or participating in graduation activities if obligations are not met.
STUDENT TRANSFERS
Whenever a pupil transfers from one school to another, the former school upon a request shall transfer a copy of the Cumulative Student Report and the original Health Record from the school where the pupil intends to enroll. The original Cumulative Student Report remains at the school.
A record of the transfer, the reason for the transfer, and the name of the school to which the student is transferring or entering after graduation should be entered on the original copy of the Cumulative Student Report and in the Student Attendance Register. Official transcripts are not given to students or parents. The school grants full credit for all work accomplishes up to the time of transfer. Principals may be required by the County Board of Education to report the severance of attendance by any student.
