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shall keep records of students’ completion of the two season requirement and ensure proper posting to the student’s transcript. In accordance with Ohio law, students completing the requirements of the PE Waiver shall be required to complete a one semester/0.5 credit elective in lieu of PE to meet their graduation requirement. Again, please refer to the current edition of the Course Description Catalog for further information as to elective options. AMENDMENTS TO PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK The school reserves the right to amend or add to this handbook when warranted. Parents and students will be notified in writing of any changes. ADMISSIONS Students are accepted at Padua Franciscan High School primarily on their ability to do satisfactory work in Padua’s curriculum and to function within our guidelines and policies. The following items are evaluated in the admissions process to determine a student’s ability to succeed at Padua: the entire grade school record (with emphasis on 6th, 7th, and 8th grade achievement), conduct, effort, attendance, standardized tests taken on the elementary level, and performance on the Padua placement test. DISMISSAL Academic Dismissal (see page 11) Disciplinary Dismissal (see page 27) NON-DISCRIMINATION It is the policy of Padua Franciscan High School to admit students of any race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or with disabilities to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities available at the school. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, or disabilities in the administration of educational or admissions policies, scholarship or aid programs, nor in the employment of staff. WITHDRAWL Only the parent/guardian, legal custodian, or person who is responsible for the student may withdraw the student from school. Verification of the custodial status of the person making the withdrawal may be required. Official school records will be transmitted upon written request only if the withdrawn student has paid all tuition and fees and has satisfied all other obligations to the school such as returned all textbooks, surrendered Padua Franciscan ID card and athletic uniforms. Health records may be released to the parent or to the person legally responsible for the student to expedite entry into the new school system. 71