VII. Academic Probation/Dismissal

classes designated as eligible. Students in grades 7, 8, and 9 must have a cumulative average of at least a 92% to be eligible for National Junior Honor Society. Students in grades 10, 11, and 12 must have a cumulative average of at least a 90% to be eligible for National Honor Society.

Upon completion of the first semester, qualifying students will receive an application to either National Junior Honor Society or National Honor Society. The Faculty Council consisting of five faculty members will screen the student applicants. Decisions of the Faculty Council are final.

OTHER ACADEMIC HONOR SOCIETIES Bishop Grimes also offers admittance into content-specific National Honor Societies. Currently these include: English, French, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish. These honor societies are sponsored by individual teachers and membership requirements vary based upon the specifications of the sponsoring organization. Requirements for membership are available by request. Please contact the Main Office for more information. Recognition of the members of these honor societies takes place on Grimes Day.

Academic Honor Roll Honor Roll is based on the Term GPA. The Term GPA required for the various levels of the Bishop Grimes Honor Roll are: Summa Cum Laude: 4.00 or above Magna Cum Laude: 3.70 to 3.99 Cum Laude: 3.00 to 3.69

VII. ACADEMIC PROBATION/DISMISSAL

Probation Probation is a supportive effort whose intent is to help students focus on academics. Ineligibility affects all extracurricular activities including athletics, drama club productions, after school clubs, open gyms (workouts), and dances. All classes to include core classes, physical education, art, music, and all elective classes shall count towards eligibility. Eligibility will be based on semester grades and carry over from one academic school year to the next.

Academic Probation A student is placed on academic probation when the student earns less than a 2.00 grade point average for one semester and/or cumulative grade point average, and/or fails two or more classes in a semester. A student is subject to dismissal from Bishop Grimes High School if the student earns less than a 2.00 GPA for two semesters and/or cumulative grade point average, and/or fails 2 or more classes in a semester.. In addition to increasing the student’s GPA, students on academic probation must maintain a 95% attendance rate. Any student who is on probation will not be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities.

It is our sincere desire to assist you in reaching your educational goal. Some areas of assistance we would like you to consider are: ● Speak with your teacher(s). ● Office of Academic Affairs: Contact your academic counselor, or Mrs. Enck, to schedule a meeting to review current grades and credits. ● Peer tutor.

We strongly recommend you utilize these resources as soon as possible to develop a positive plan of action.