Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that will foster harmony, personal and community growth, and the development of a quality learning environment. As a Catholic school, it is essential that the students behavior reflects the Christian values of the school and the community it serves.
Therefore, students are expected to:
• Show respect to their teachers, other member of staff, other students, and visitors to the school.
• Cooperate with teachers and contribute to the creation of a healthy classroom learning environment by being attentive and participating meaningfully in class activities.
• Be prepared for class by having the necessary books and equipment needed for class.
• Be diligent in completing work assigned.
• Be courteous and demonstrate good manners.
• Assist in keeping the classrooms and school premises clean and tidy.
• Resolve conflicts and differences in a civilized and non-violent manner.
• Avoid using indecent or insulting language.
• Be aware of others and sensitive to their needs.
Fighting
Fighting and hitting will not be tolerated. Students engaged in these
activities will be required to bring their parents/guardians to the school for a conference with the administration and may be suspended from school. An automatic suspension will be given to any student who willfully cause bodily harm to another.
Harassment
Any student harassing others will be given a warning about his behavior. If the harassment continues, the student will be required to bring his parents/guardians to the school for a conference with the administration.
Dress Code
The purpose of the dress code is to remind students that they represent St. Mary's Academy and to
reinforce the idea that they are coming to school to learn. Any student arriving at school who is not
dressed properly must present a written excuse, signed by a parent or guardian, to the office, or he
will be sent home.
Uniform
• The school uniform consists of a white shirt-jack, long khaki, dress pants, school crest, and black dress shoes worn with dark socks. Black dress, pants (not jeans) are to be worn on special occasions. No sandals, sneakers, or multi¬colored shoes are to be worn.
• The sport uniform consists of long black track pants, the appropriate "house" T-shirt, and sneakers. The sports shirts can be purchased at the office and students may wear it to schools on days that they have Physical Education, sporting activities or field trips.
Honesty
One of the main goals of St. Mary's Academy is to develop a respectful community. It is essential that
students are honest and take responsibility for their actions. Students who fail in this regard hurt the school
community and damage their own reputation and credibility.
General Policy
Pass Grade: A score of 55% is considered to be a passing grade.
Promotion
Requirement: Form 1 & 2
Pass English with 55%
Pass Religion with 55%
Pass one of the following with 55%:
Math, Agriculture Science, Integrated Science
Pass one of the following with 55%: French, Spanish, Caribbean History Pass two other classes with 55% (May be one of the above in the choices areas)
Form 3 & 4
Pass English with 55%
Pass Religion with 55%
Pass Math with 55%
Pass one of the stream classes with 55%
a. Science: Biology or Chemistry or Physics
b. Business: Principles of Business or Principles of Account Pass two more in Form 3 and one more in Form 4.
Graduation
Requirements: *Must pass English with a 55%
*Must pass English with a 55%
*Must have a minimum grade of 35% in Math
*Must pass one of the classes in your stream with 55%
o Science Stream: Physics, Chemistry or Biology
o Business stream: Principles of Accounts or Principles of Business
*Must pass two other classes listed below with 55%
o Language (Spanish or French)
o Caribbean History
o Elective ( Building Technology, Technical Drawing, Information Technology, Geography, Agriculture Science)
o Math
o One other Science or Business related class
*All SBA's are completed and returned in
*100 hours community service
*Attendance/punctuality of 90%
*Behavior in good standing (Suspensions, Detentions)
CSEC Exams: Students who are working at
their studies and giving an honest effort will be registered by the school for the CSEC examination. However, any student who shows little interest, gives no effort, and does not participate in class will have to register on his own.
Failures: *Students struggling academically or who have failed tests may be asked to remain after school for extra help. Students may also be asked to return to the school in the afternoon for tutorial sessions.
*Students who fail to meet the requirements will be asked to repeat the grade/form.
*If a student fails in two consecutive years, the Ministry of Education will be asked to transfer the student to a new learning environment. Repeating a third time in the same school does not benefit the student or the other students in the class.
