Academics

Father Bill addresses the graduating class (scroll to the
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Homework

Homework is an important aspect of the learning process. Parents should be certain that all assignments are completed on time. It is the responsibility of students to make up any missed homework. Students in grades 3-8 are issued student planners in which to record daily assignments.

The work load will increase in accordance with the grade level. The amount of time which different students in the same grade will spend on homework will vary. However, the following table provides guidelines as to the amount of time a student should spend daily on homework:

• Grades 7-8: 1 to 11/2 hours

Report Cards

Report cards are issued four times a year to students in grades 2-8 (November, January, April, and June.) A parent/guardian signature indicates the report card has been examined. It does not mean that the parent/guardian approves or disapproves of it. Signed report cards are then returned to the homeroom teacher.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent teacher conferences are held following the distribution of report cards three times a year. Conferences are scheduled for ten minute periods. Should a parent or teacher believe it is necessary to meet for a longer period of time, another appointment may be scheduled. Parents/teachers may request conferences at any time during the school year. These conferences must be scheduled through the office.

No teacher should be contacted at home concerning school busses. No conferences will be scheduled before the start of the school day.

Field Trips

Field trips are an important part of the educational process. Students attending field trips, must, by the due date, present the completed parental consent form. A telephone call is not sufficient.

Honors/Awards Policies

Honors are awarded to the students in grades seven and eight based on the following criteria:

First Honors

• achieved an average of 95
• no mark below 90 in all subject areas
• satisfactory conduct and effort

Second Honors

• achieved an average of 90
• no mark below 85 in all subject areas
• satisfactory conduct and effort

Schools that have opened their doors to Saint Jude Students include:

• Arlington Catholic
• Boston College High School
• Catholic Memorial
• Matignon
  
• Minute Man Tech
  
• Mount Saint Joseph
  
• Presentation Academy
  
• Trinity Catholic
  
• Xaverian Brothers High School

Perfect Attendance

Perfect Attendance awards are given to students in all grades who have not been absent, tardy or dismissed throughout the year.