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Courses that are dropped by the first interim report of the course will not appear on a student's permanent record. If a course is dropped after the first interim report of the course, the student will receive a WP (withdrawn passing) or a WF (withdrawn failing) and will earn no credit for that semester. A WF will be computed in the student's grade point average as an F for that semester. Once a student is in a course for 2 weeks past the course’s midpoint, he/she will automatically receive a WF for the semester if the course is dropped. Once the school year begins, level changes (i.e. Regular to Basic, Honors to Regular) may only take place during the first two weeks of the second quarter or the first two weeks of the third quarter. Level changes must have the approval of both the teacher and the department chair and are subject to class size restrictions and the availability of the classes.
Students enrolled in a full-year course are not permitted to drop that course after completing one semester without prior approval of the Vice Principal. This would normally only be considered for students who have failed the first semester. Students who have selected a 1.0 credit course and successfully completed the first semester are expected to complete the full year of study.
Students who obtain a verified medical excuse for Physical Education are obliged to complete the Physical Education requirement upon expiration of the medical excuse. Only students with a verified medical excuse for all four years of high school are exempt from taking Physical Education.
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
The services of a licensed school psychologist are available. Appointments with the school psychologist are arranged through the student’s assigned counselor.
SECURITY
Students may use the building and school facilities after school hours only under the supervision of a teacher or coach. Unless special permission has been granted by the Administration, no student may be in the building or on school grounds after 10:00 p.m. on the night before a school day. No student is allowed in a locked area of the building without proper authorization and supervision. Anyone found tampering with any lock on school property will be subject to serious disciplinary sanctions.
Parents, guardians, and students are advised that Padua Franciscan High School, in order to maintain a safe and secure environment for the school community, employs a video surveillance system in public areas on campus. These recorded images may be reviewed by school personnel, police, and/or other authorities.
Padua Franciscan High School employs a school resource officer (SRO) to assist with the overall safety and security of the school. In specific situations (and when necessary), the SRO will read a student their Miranda Rights. If this is done, an administrator will call home to inform a parent/guardian.
Starting with the 2019-2020 school year, students will be required to wear their ID around their neck (with a lanyard provided by the administration) at all times while in the building. The I.D. must be visible at all times. The lanyard provided to students is the only lanyard permitted to be worn. Each student will be given two IDs, one for their wallet and one to wear at school. If a student is in the building and without an ID (and the approved lanyard), they will receive a detention.
SERVICE REQUIREMENT
Through the Christian Service Program, all students of Padua Franciscan High School are offered the gifts of humility and poverty in spirit as they follow the example of Saint Francis in loving service to others through Jesus Christ.
Students are required to perform four years of Christian Service at Padua. Students will receive specific requirements for each year through Campus Ministry orientations and Theology classes.
Freshmen Service – Overview
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