GUIDANCE/COUNSELING
Links and Forms Independent StudyIndependent course work involves study beyond the scope of courses already offered in the school's curriculum. Courses taken on an Independent Study basis require exceptional initiative and responsibility of a student. Course content is to be covered by the student as an independent learner who receives guidance from a faculty member. Three unexcused absences from agreed upon meeting times with the faculty member may result in failure of the course. Any Independent Study designed to waive a required course is highly discouraged. Prior to the beginning an independent study, the student and faculty member must complete and return the Independent Study Application. Applications are found in Ms. Quitter’s office or can be downloaded from the link on this site. Independent Study Form.pdf
Pass/Fail Option11th and 12th grade students may take one course per trimester on a Pass/Fail basis. These students must carry a full schedule and may not take a study hall or serve as a Teacher Aid. This Pass/Fail option does not apply to elective courses that fulfill the department requirement for graduation. Written approval of teacher, parents and Ms. Schmitz is required. Pass/Fail applications are found in the office of Ms. Quitter or can be downloaded from the link on this site. Pass-Fail form.pdf
Physical Education Pass Option
All students with a final grade of B- or greater have the option of taking any Physical Education class on a Pass basis. Students must request the Pass option from their teacher by the last day of the trimester or the letter grade will stand. Students should see their Phy Ed teacher for a Pass application.
Physical Education Waiver GuidelinesPlease note: after this school
year, the Physical Education Department will no longer offer Phy Ed/Athletic
Waivers. Students with special circumstances should see a Physical Education
teacher to discuss the possibility of an Independent Study.
One physical education credit per school year may be waived if a student participates on two Cretin-Derham Hall athletic teams or does something comparable over that same one-year period. Students are asked to see a faculty member in the Physical Education department for questions and proper steps in this waiver process. Application forms are found in Ms. Quitter’s office or can be downloaded from the link on this site. Signatures from a phy ed teacher and Ms. Schmitz are required. Following approval, the P/E Waiver will be listed on student transcripts. Athletic Waiver Application.pdf
Teacher Aide/Office AideTeacher Aide duties are to be scheduled in place of a Study Hall, not in addition to a Study Hall, unless approved by Ms. Schmitz. Application forms are found in Ms. Quitter’s office or can be downloaded from the link on this site. NOTE: There is a separate form for students that would like to be a Teacher Aide for the Science Department. Teacher Aide Application.pdfTeacher Aide - Science Application.pdf Providing Information to Military Recruiters - Opt Out Form In accordance with the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, high
schools are required to release the names, addresses and telephone number(s) of
students in grades 11 and 12 to military recruiters, unless their parents have
refused to release this data to military recruiting officers. Students or
parents interested in opting out need to turn in a signed form each year for
both the 11th and 12th grades. Students age 18 or older can sign them. No gender
distinction is made in the definition of “student.” Please return completed forms to Ms. Quitter in the Guidance Office. Opt Out Form.pdf | 