Ifyouwishtodonateotherbooks,theycanbepassedontoclassroomcollections or donated to the public library. The Literary Guild assists the librarian in the organization and maintenance of the library. Class Lists Each year, the Principal and teachers will thoughtfully and prayerfully make decisions about student class assignments. At Heritage, we strive to provide everystudentwiththebestpossibleacademicexperienceeachyear. Ourgoalis to fairlyaddresstheneedsofallstudentsineachclassroom;therefore, requests for specific teachers or classes cannot be accepted. Class groupings of studentsaredeterminedbyanumberoffactors,includingacademicperformance, as well as social and disciplinary needs. Parents are always encouraged to communicatewiththeclassroomteacherandPrincipalthroughouttheschoolyear regardinganyareasofconcernfortheirstudent. Classlistsforthecomingschool year are emailed in late July/early August. Tutoring Students who could benefit from tutoring have this option at Heritage. Arrangements can be made for after-school tutoring by Heritage teachers if available, with payment per agreement and paid directly to the teacher. Make-up Work Studentswhoareabsentforanyreasonarerequiredtomakeupworkmissedin each subject. Normally, one day will be allowed for each day missed, except in cases of prolonged absences where the teacher involved may make other provisions. Itisthestudent’sandtheparents’responsibilitytoobtainallmake-up work from his/her teacher. Failure to obtain make-up work is no excuse for not doing work missed. When tests are missed duetoanabsence,theyaretobe taken at the teacher’s convenience. Parents are responsible for making the necessary arrangements. Probation A student who is consistently unsatisfactory in achievement or, in the opinion of the teacher, is not making sufficient effort, will be placedonacademicprobation. The parents will be informed of this action. If the teacher and administration do not see marked improvement by the next grading period, the parents may be asked to withdraw the student or toenterhiminaspeciallydesignedprogramof study. A student will be automatically placed on academic probation upon receiving a “U” (grades 1-2) or an “F” (grades3-5)inanytwoacademicsubjects during a given quarterly grading period.
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