Registration Changes

The policy concerning changes in registration is summarized as follows:

1. Courses required by the State of Iowa and/or Bishop Garrigan High School may not be dropped. A failure in any required course must be made up and passed before graduation.

2. The needs and abilities of the student are considered the primary factor in making decisions concerning courses.

3. There will be two weeks of grace in the first quarter of a semester class in order for the students to withdraw, if necessary, from classes without penalty.

4. Under special circumstances, students may withdraw after the second week of a semester, but before the completion of the first or third quarter.

a) If, in the opinion of the teacher, the student is doing failing work (which would take into account lack of effort) the student will receive a WF (withdraw, failing).

b) If, in the opinion of the teacher, the student is passing the course even at minimal level (effort may be taken into account) the student will receive a WP (withdraw, passing).

c) While a grade of WP or WF will appear on the permanent record, the grade will not be figured into the grade point average.

d) A grade of WP will not affect eligibility for activities. A grade of WF will affect eligibility.

e) Withdrawal from a class during the second or fourth quarter will result in a grade of F that will count in the grade point average.

5. The procedure for all withdrawals after the first two weeks is as follows:

a) The student must present serious reasons for requesting the withdrawal.

b) The student must arrange for a conference between his/her parents and the school authorities.

c) The final decision is reserved for the Principal in all classes.