Academic Probation High School (Grade 9-12) students failing two or more academic courses in one semester will be put on academic probation for the following academic semester. Students on academic probation must pass all academic courses or be considered for expulsion from HCA. Middle School Promotion A Middle School student who fails one or two academic subjects may proceed to the next grade on probation if the academic deficiencies are made up through summer school or private tutoring (20 hours minimum). Parents are responsible for making these arrangements and showing proof of proficiency to the Administration before the student will be promoted. A student who fails three or more subjects must repeat the entire grade. Physical Education There are occasions when students have legitimate reasons for an extended or temporary excuse from the regularly scheduled physical education program. Following are the policies approved by the administration of the school for such excuses. A. Medical Excuses 1. Permanent Excuses : These must include a description of physical limitation which would prevent participation of any kind; they will be kept in the student’s permanent folder. 2. Extended Time Excuses : These are for non-participation during an extended time period because of temporary physical limitation (e.g. broken bones, surgery, severe illness). B. Parental Excuses Parental requests covering a particular minor ailment (flu, colds, headaches, minor injuries) will be accepted for up to five consecutive days. Thereafter, medical excuses may be required. If the faculty sees a pattern developing whereby a student is habitually misusing this privilege, no excuses other than those validated by a physician will be accepted. Student Activities and Field Trips Teachers arrange varied activities for student participation at each grade level. These activities include field trips, assembly programs, field day, and musical programs. Several field trips are scheduled each school year for each class. No student may attend such a trip without a signed permission slip. Transportation will be provided by bus or parent volunteers and/or teachers who provide proof of liability insurance. Ordinarily, food and drinks are paid by the student. A minimum of one adult chaperone, in addition to the teacher, is required for every 10 students. Parents who wish to drive and/or accompany their child on field trips should make this request to the teacher. Heritage understands the desire of parents to share in this activity with their child and encourages their participation; however, the number of parents per field trip is limited, since additional people impact the activity in various ways. Although the students are off-campus during the activity, it is still considered a school function and the students are participating as a class under the teacher’s direction. Parents are expected to assist the teacher as requested and function as part of the group at all times.
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