Academic Policy
Placement and Honors:
Placement in freshman English, Mathematics and Science courses is based on the T.A.C.H.S. Examination and on Mount St. Ursula's placement test. Students with high scores on these tests may be placed in a special Honors Program. Mount St. Ursula also offers placement in foreign languages. Students with previous knowledge of Spanish, Italian or French may be accelerated.
Throughout the four years, certain courses have prerequisites which are distributed to each student in the spring. With assistance from their guidance counselors and teachers, students select classes using the Course Selection Book. Acceptance into Advanced Placement courses depends on the specific testing, grade and recommendation requirements for the respective course. Offered right at Mount St. Ursula, these courses lead to college credit upon achievement of an acceptable score on the final nationwide examination.
Report Cards and Grading:
The academic year is divided into quarters, with report cards distributed directly to the students at the end of each quarter if tuition is current. Parent-teacher conferences are held in the Fall and in the Spring. Progress reports are sent by mail in the middle of each quarter. Numerical grades are given:
First Honors 89.5 average or above
Second Honors 84.5 to 89.5 average
Passing Grade 65
Graduation Requirements:
All students must complete 24 units plus physical education in order to graduate. The following units must be taken in the designated disciplines:
GRADE 9 |
GRADE 10 |
GRADE 11 |
GRADE 12 |
Religion (0.5) |
Religion (0.5) |
Religion (0.5) |
Religion (0.5) |
English (1) |
English (1) |
English (1) |
English (1) |
Social Studies (1) |
Social Studies (1) |
Social Studies (1) |
Social Studies (1) |
Mathematics (1) |
Mathematics (1) |
Mathematics (1) |
Elective Courses (3) |
Science (1) |
Science (1) |
Science (1) |
Physical Education |
Foreign Lang./Reading (1) |
Foreign Language (1) |
Foreign Language (1) |
|
Art (0.5) |
Music/Speech (0.5) |
Health (0.5) |
|
Intro to Computer (0.5) |
Physical Education |
Physical Education |
|
Physical Education |
Guidance |
Guidance |
|
Guidance |
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Total 6.5 |
Total 6 |
Total 6 |
Total 5.5 |