Policies

The following is a sampling of our current academic policies which may serve as useful reference for parents and students. Families should refer to the Program Planning Guide for course offerings, graduation requirements, and more detailed academic policies.

Academic Standing: A student has earned satisfactory academic standing if his or her record at a marking period does not include two or more grades below C- or one F.

Academic Warning/ Probation/Watch: Ninth graders and other new Upper School students who do not have satisfactory academic standing for the first mid-semester will be placed on Academic Warning.

Course Load Expectations: Students in Grades 9-12 usually take the equivalent of five full courses (6 in Ninth Grade).

Community Service: Students are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of community service commencing with the start of the ninth grade year, including summers.

Arts/Academic Balance: Students taking a five-course program may also elect from the many classes offered in the Arts Department.

Extended Time on Examinations and Standardized Tests: The Upper School has adopted criteria established by the College Board to determine eligibility for extended time on BB&N examinations. Based on testing administered within three years, students with a documented learning disability may apply to the Upper School Counselor for extended time consideration.

Honors: An honors academic record is an average of 3.333 or better. A student with an honors academic record for one semester is eligible for that semester's Honor Roll. A student with an honors academic record for the year is eligible for a Citation of Honor for the year.

Promotion: To be promoted to Grades 10, 11, and 12, or to graduate, a student must pass all courses which must be taken in a particular grade/class and which are part of the minimum requirements for graduation, and must have satisfactory academic standing for the year