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Students who are absent are expected to be responsible for, and to take the initiative in, learning about
assignments and assessments scheduled during an absence. Students are also expected to take the
initiative in making arrangements with teachers for makeup work deadlines. This should be done on
the day of return to classes. This also applies to students on vacation. For a single day of absence, any
missed test must be made up the day the student returns (the teacher may adapt a late test policy for
a specific class, and this overrides the above). Long term projects, such as term papers, which are not
submitted on the due date because a student is absent or released on that date, may be considered
late. Such projects should be submitted early or sent to school via a neighbor, a classmate, or a parent.
In cases of severe and/or prolonged illness, the teacher may deviate from this policy.
ACADEMIC PROBATION
Academic probation is a safeguard to prevent students from failure. In an effort to encourage success,
each student on academic probation will be periodically evaluated by a committee consisting of the
Principal, Dean of Students, the Learning Resource teacher, appropriate school counselors and/or
teachers. Inadequate progress may result in dismissal from school. “Inadequate progress” is typified
by, but not limited to, the following:
• Failure in two (.5) credit courses in one semester
• Disciplinary probation
• Inability to adjust socially
• Excessive absences/tardiness
• Low motivation for attending CMH
• Significant discrepancy between ability and performance
• Anti-social behavior not necessarily reflected by demerits
• Excessive demerits/referrals
• Low cumulative GPA
Recommendations may include, but are not limited to, asking that the student:
• Have structured use of the Academic Resource Center during open periods
• Participate in a professional counseling program
• Report periodically to an assigned mentor throughout the school year as a condition of attendance
• Attend summer school or the equivalent and make up the failed class(es)
• Be counseled to withdraw from CMH. Re-admittance would be based upon a decision of the administration
• Adhere to a formulated academic plan of recovery
ACADEMIC SERVICES
Catholic Memorial High School seeks to provide academic success for all students. A series of supports
are available to assist student learning. These include the availability of teachers before and after
school, the Academic Resource Center, the availability of academic progress through CMH Web Potral,
conferences with teachers, and support from the Counseling Department.
Academic Resource Center (ARC)
The Academic Resource Center is a resource area staffed every hour of the school day by teaching
professionals for students’ tutorial assistance. Any student, upon referral by a teacher, school counselor,
administrator, parent or self, is able to receive extra teaching, in any subject, through a program designed
to improve opportunities for success. Students may take advantage of this resource during study hall,
or at other times, as circumstances permit.
Counselors
Counselors are available to speak with students throughout the course of a day regarding personal
concerns, for academic support/resources and/or career and college direction. Each student has a
counselor assigned to them based on the student last name (see the breakdown below:)
A-He: TBA
Hf-Q: Mrs. Danielle Cruise
R-Z: Mr. Chris Benyousky

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