High School the right to release a copy of the student’s written work to the service described in the preceding paragraph; grant this service the right to keep a copy of the student’s work; and grant this service the right to make a copy of the student’s work in order to illustrate similarities between the student’s work and someone else’s work. Good Student Discount: If a family’s car insurance has a provision for a “good student discount,” a student with an average of 83 or higher should bring the application form to the Principal’s Office to have it completed. Independent Study: St. Xavier High School offers the possibility of study outside the established curriculum. Those wishing to pursue independent study must secure the permission of the supervising teacher, the department head, and the Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs. Contract forms are available in the principal’s office and must be completed at the beginning of the semester. Schedule Changes: Course additions are permitted within the first three class days of each semester; withdrawals are permitted within the first ten days of each semester. After ten days a student ordinarily may not withdraw from an elective course unless an exception for serious reasons is granted by the Assistant Principal for Academics. In the event that a senior is allowed to move from an AP course to a non-AP course, the Guidance Office will send a letter to the college(s) where the student has applied, notifying them of that change in schedule. Once a student’s schedule has been set, a service fee of $10 is charged for a schedule change. Student Assistance Team: St. Xavier recognizes that some students experience difficulty in their studies due to a learning difficulty, attentional problem, or mental health issues. The school has created the Student Assistance Team to examine such cases and to develop a reasonable accommodation plan for the student. Interested families should provide the school psychologist with a written evaluation by a mental health professional and/or educational specialist that 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
States the specific disability. Is current (within three years of the request for accommodations). Describes presenting problem and history. Describes the comprehensive testing. Describes functional limitations. Describes specific accommodations. Establishes the professional credentials of the evaluator(s).
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