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Tentative plan for graduation will be set with counselor and student/guardian based on transcript from
previous high school determined by student’s transferring credits and unfinished courses required for
graduation from Catholic Memorial.
Catholic Memorial High School will consider accepting school credit from other institutions to the extent
that coursework at the previous institution is documented and in accordance with Catholic Memorial
High School’s academic standards. Students must submit an official transcript from their prior school
before enrolling at Catholic Memorial. All final determinations for the acceptance or rejection of transfer
credits shall be made at the discretion of the school’s Director of Counseling.
Academic Standards
Detailed descriptions of the skills and knowledge that students must know and be able to do in English,
Math, Reading, Science and Writing are available at the following link: http://standards.dpi.wi.gov/
ATTENDANCE
EXCUSED ABSENCES
Attendance habits affect both a student’s present and future performance. Attendance records are often
examined by prospective employers and by college admissions officers. More importantly, a student’s
absenteeism, which affects class participation and learning, may also adversely impact grades. Students
are responsible for all assignments and examinations missed during absences. Wisconsin law, as well
as school policy, requires that parents be responsible for students’ presence in school, on school days,
from 7:25 a.m. until 2:40 p.m. except when there is “good cause” for absence. Among the good causes
defined in Wisconsin Statue 118.15 as:
1. sickness or injury to the pupil,
2. serious illness or death in the immediate family,
3. medical or dental appointments which cannot be otherwise scheduled,
4. unique or special situations which may arise occasionally and for which an excuse has been secured
beforehand from the Principal.
CHRONIC ABSENCES
Students are allowed no more than eight absences. The Dean of Students will contact a parent
if more than eight absences, excused or otherwise occur. Both parent and student will be required to
attend a meeting to examine their school attendance record in order for continued enrollment at CMH.
No absences beyond eight will be allowed without verified medical reasons. If an absence is not
verified on the day the student is absent, the absence will be considered an act of truancy. Appropriate
consequences will follow.
REPORTING ABSENCES
Parents should call the school attendance number (262-542-7836) to report that students will be absent
prior to 8:00 a.m. No absences will be accepted via e-mail or fax. To accommodate parents’ work
schedules, the school’s voice mail system is set up to take calls before the attendance assistant arrives.
Information given to the answering machine or attendance assistant should include the student’s name,
grade, and the reason for the absence.
A student returning from an absence, no matter the length or reason, must report to the attendance
officer with verification from a parent/guardian giving the specific reason for the absence. The
student will be given an admit slip to return to classes. Students should take care of this business in the
attendance office before the 7:20 a.m. warning bell rings.
ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION
Athletes who wish to participate in a practice or game on any given day, MUST be in attendance for the
majority of the day. They must enter by 11:00 a.m. and may not be released before 11:30 a.m.

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