GRADING SCALE
Academics
A 85%-100%
B 70%-84%
C 55%-69%
D 44%-54%
E 35%-43%
F Below 35%
Students in the primary school will receive homework from their teachers several times each week. Homework for the primary school students should be signed by a parent.
Students in the high school will have homework will be assigned every day. Homework can also include reviewing assignments completed in class.
All students will take school exams in December and June. Students will also be enrolled in national or international examinations as recommended by the Administration. These include, PSAT, SAT, ACT, BGCSE, BJC and Pitman etc. Parents are responsible for all associated costs.
Students are expected to sit the national exams (GLAT/BJC/BGCSE) for all subject courses.
Parent Teacher Conference (PTC)
Mt. Carmel will hold several Parent Teacher Conferences (PTC) each school year. (These are held monthly, except Dec and June – last Friday 2:30-3:30 to allow ongoing dialogue about student’s). The administration considers attendance at PTCs of vital importance as it allows the parent to discuss academic achievements and challenges with the child’s teachers and plan a course of action to facilitate success.
Term Report Cards are issued at the end of each term. Report Cards will not be issued to students. Parents/ Guardians will be required to collect Report Cards from the school.
At the end of each semester, Mt. Carmel will hold its Honour’s Convocation Awards Ceremony, where students will be recognized for their outstanding performance and improvement in various areas.
The Bishop H. D. Collie Award 4.00 GPA
The Principal’s List 3.80 – 3.99 GPA
The Honour Roll 3.00 – 3.79 GPA
Students can be placed on academic probation for:
- Earning below a 70% in Mathematics and English Language
- Earning a GPA below 2.00
Students on academic probation should be enrolled in tutoring classes. If a student fails to achieve passing grades in ALL subjects, he or she will be required to attend Summer School in order to be promoted to the next grade level.
- All students must achieve a minimum cumulative 2.00 GPA in order to be promoted to the next grade
- Any student who earns below a cumulative 70% in Mathematics or English Language for the school year will be required to attend Summer School regardless of the achieved GPA
- Students are not permitted to miss more than seven (7) days per term unless excused by a Doctor’s Note. Excessive absences without a Doctor’s Note will be reported to School Welfare. Unexcused absences over 21 days of the school year (more than four weeks of school) will result in the child repeating the grade.
Transcripts & Letters of Reccomendation
Transcripts and/or recommendation letters may be requested at the school’s office during regular business hours. There is a $10 charge for all official transcripts and they will be produced within 7-10 work days. All requests must be accompanied by a transcript request form and payment. You are also asked to include the full mailing address or email address of the receiving institution.
We provide an appealing and stimulating curriculum that is flexible, and tailored to the needs of each and every student, as we strive for high educational outcomes and personal bests for your child.
Dr. Richine Bethell
Principal, Mt. Carmel Preparatory Academy
