Course Deficiency/Failure
Academic Probation
Students with a grade point average of less than 2.0 at the time progress reports are issued, will
be considered on academic probation. The probation period is one trimester. During that time,
students may not participate in extracurricular student activities. It is the teacher's discretion if
students may be removed from probation before the end of a trimester. The students must work
closely with the teacher to reinstate their good standing. It is the responsibility of the student to
do this.
Parents will be notified of the academic probation and an appointment will be made with the
classroom teacher(s) and principal.
Retention/Transfer
The decision to retain a student is based on the overall welfare of the student, developmental
readiness, and emotional/social factors.
If the teacher determines that there is a possibility of retention or transfer for academic or
behavioral reasons, the teacher will inform the principal and parents. A decision will be made to
recommend remedial help, counseling, and/or testing by the public school district. The program
will begin as soon as the teacher and principal are aware of the child’s needs.
It is the responsibility of both the parents and teacher to discuss the child’s progress throughout
the year. After consideration of input from both the parents and teacher, the principal will make
the final decision. In the case of a pupil with significant learning or behavioral problems, it may
be necessary to recognize that Saint Gertrude the Great is not equipped to meet the student’s
needs, and therefore, a transfer will be necessary. In all cases, the principal will make the final
decision.
