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Saint Louis School ACADEMIC GUIDE and COURSE CATALOG GRADES 6-12 2021 - 2022 2 CONTENTS ACADEMIC GUIDE Advisory (Homeroom) Report Cards & Progress Reports Grading Policy Middle School Requirements High School Graduation Requirements Grade Point Average Academic Honors & Awards Honors & Advanced Placement Programs Directed Study Collegiate Dual Enrollment Online Courses International/Global Studies Programs Community Service Requirement Student-led Conference Requirement COURSE CATALOG Course Descriptions by Departments including Period 8 Specials for 2021-2022 School Year rev 2021.MAY 3 (rev 12) 3 Six A’s of Our Mission Akua – god, spirit; recognizing the spiritual love and support that radiates out to and supports everything we do [the palm] Aloha – love, affection, grace, charity, mercy, compassion, that which gives us meaning, purpose, and will to do what we need to do and keeps things together [the thumb] Alakaʻi – to lead, a guide, a leader; that which shows us the way [the pointer finger] Akamai (Academics) – smart, clever, expert and focused [the middle finger] ʻĀheona (Arts) – in the nature of being artistic; esthetically appealing or having artistic talent [the ring finger] ʻĀlapa (Athletics) – athletic, active, athlete [the pinky] rev 2021.MAY 3 (rev 12) 4 ACADEMIC GUIDE A sound and relevant academic curriculum forms the foundation of Saint Louis School’s college preparatory program. This Academic Guide and Course Catalog outlines the various course offerings that constitute the academic program for grades 6 through 12. ADVISORY (HOMEROOM) The homeroom program serves as the primary vehicle for communicating and developing a unified school culture. It also functions as a focal point for the collection and distribution of information and materials. Homerooms are categorized by grade levels and homeroom rosters are generally assigned alphabetically by student surnames. All students are assigned to homerooms and attendance is mandatory. When attending homeroom-based activities, such as assemblies and Masses, students are to report to the area designated to their homeroom. Absence from homeroom will be treated as an unexcused absence. REPORT CARDS & PROGRESS REPORTS Grades are available online to students and parents/guardians throughout and at the completion of each quarter. Access to grades is through the Educate parent portal. Parents should check the portal for updates to their child’s grades. Teachers enter grades weekly. Report cards are made available during the academic year as emailed digital documents at request of parent or guardian to either view or print at their convenience; access to grades is available through the Educate parent portal. The hardcopy year-end final report card is mailed to all families. Students are expected to consult with their counselor and parents/guardians during the pre-registration process to ensure that their course of study provides the best possible path to support their post-secondary plans. ● Preliminary registration for continuing students: held mid-spring for the upcoming school year ● Registration for new students: coordinated by the Director of Admissions and the Counseling Services Guidance Department Communication Timely and accurate communication ensures that students, parents and teachers share a common understanding of student progress. Parents/guardians are encouraged to contact counselors and/or teachers at any time during the course of the school year. GRADING POLICY Students are expected to put forth maximum effort and take full advantage of opportunities for moral, physical, and intellectual growth. Grades measure student progress and provide parents, teachers, colleges, and employers with information regarding student performance. rev 2021.MAY 3 (rev 12) 5 Grades help teachers communicate the progress regarding the knowledge, concepts and skills students have learned in relation to course expectations and objectives. Departmental and individual teacher grading practices are outlined in the course syllabi. Parents and students who have questions should first contact the teacher, then the academic counselor for clarification. The Vice Principal or Principal may be contacted if a resolution cannot be reached. LETTER GRADE PERCENTAGE GRADE PT GRADE PT GRADE PT RANGE WEIGHT: WEIGHT: WEIGHT: STANDARD- HONORS-LEVEL ADVANCED LEVEL PLACEMENT A 90-100 4.0 4.5 5.0 B 80-89 3.0 3.5 4.0 C 70-79 2.0 2.5 3.0 D 60-69 1.0 1.0 1.0 F 0-59 0 0 0 Definitions of Grades as Measures of Student Achievement A Student work goes significantly beyond the basics and demonstrates mastery of curriculum standards and course expectations. B Student work goes beyond the basics and demonstrates consistent mastery of curriculum standards and course expectations. C Student work meets minimum expectations, satisfies course requirements, and is sufficient for continued study in the discipline. D Student work approaches minimum expectations and demonstrates below average understanding of curriculum standards and course expectations. F Student work is insufficient to demonstrate understanding of the curriculum standards and course expectations. (A student who earns a grade of “F” may not automatically repeat the course during the summer. Approval from administration is required.) I Student work does not fulfill the requirements of the course. The “I” grade is calculated as 0 grade points for the purpose of academic eligibility requirements. The student must make up this work within two weeks from the end of the quarter, during which time he may be ineligible for all extra-curricular activities contingent upon GPA calculations. Failure to make up the incomplete work may result in an “F” for the course. rev 2021.MAY 3 (rev 12) 6 W Withdrawn from the course WF Withdrawn with a grade of 55% or lower AU Audit (no credit is earned for an audited course) CR Credit (student work meets or exceeds the minimum expectations, satisfies course requirements and is sufficient for continued study in the discipline; may not be elected for required courses) NC No Credit (student work does not meet the minimum expectations) Academic Credit Students receive academic credit for courses taken at Saint Louis School and passed with a minimum grade of “D”. High school students may only proceed to the next level course with a minimum grade of “C” for courses in the English, Math, and World Language departmental categories. Courses taken outside of Saint Louis School are reflected on the student’s transcript but are not factored into the cumulative grade point average (CGPA). MIDDLE SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS BY GRADE LEVEL Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 English Lang. Arts ✔ ✔ ✔ Mathematics ✔ ✔ ✔ Religion ✔ ✔ ✔ Science ✔ ✔ ✔ Social Studies ✔ ✔ ✔ Physical Education ✔ ✔ ✔ Elective ✔ ✔ ✔ A middle school student with two or more failed courses may be asked to repeat the grade level or withdraw from school. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ● Graduation credit requirements—a minimum of 27.0 total credits* earned *Class of 2025 and later ● Graduation service requirements—20 hours community service annually (to include required HEEDS hours) rev 2021.MAY 3 (rev 12) 7 The Saint Louis School diploma is an esteemed document that is upheld as an honor and privilege. Graduation or Commencement is a traditional school ceremony for conferring diplomas to graduating seniors in the presence of their invited family and friends. It is the school’s way of honoring each student who has completed all academic requirements for graduation and has met his community service and financial obligations to the school. Participation in the Commencement Exercises is a privilege. The Saint Louis School administration has the responsibility to ensure that the Commencement is a safe, dignified, and memorable event for all participants and guests. For this reason, the school may revoke a student’s participation privilege if the student poses a risk to the safety, order, and decorum of the Commencement. Students who fulfill all graduation requirements [academic, financial, behavioral] as required will have earned the privilege of receiving their diploma certificate from Saint Louis Administration. High School Requirements for Graduation - Class of 2025 and onward *denotes required course ❈ elective courses: original credit fulfills one category and may not be used to fulfill two categories simultaneously; e.g., LET II will not fulfill the Leadership component; it will fulfill the second of two required credits in Health & Fitness. Earned credits can only be used to fulfill requirements in one content area. CONTENT AREA COURSES CREDITS ENGLISH LANGUAGE *English 9 (1 cr) or Honors English 9 (1 cr) 4.5 ARTS *Speech & Research (0.5 cr) *English 10 (1 cr) or Honors English 10 (1 cr) *English 11 (1 cr) or AP English Language and Comp. *English 12 (1 cr) or: AP English Literature and Comp. (1 cr) *The following courses may be applied to fulfill 11th and 12th grade ELA requirements: ● Creative Writing (1 cr) ● Journalism (1 cr) ● Asian Literature (0.5 cr) and Asian American Literature (0.5 cr) ● Magical Realism in Latin America (0.5 cr) ● Pacific Island Literature (0.5 cr) MATHEMATICS (Min. 3.0 credits; four years strongly recommended) 3.0 Pre-Algebra (1 cr) *Algebra I (1 cr) or Honors Algebra I (1 cr) *Geometry (1 cr) or Honors Geometry (1 cr) *Algebra II (1 cr) or Honors Algebra II Statistics (1 cr) Algebra III: College Math Prep (1 cr) Pre-Calculus (1 cr) or Honors Pre-Calculus AP Calculus (1 cr) AB, BC RELIGION *Religion 9 (1 cr) 4.0 *Religion 10 (1 cr) *Religion 11 (1 cr) rev