Marymount
Core Academics
Academic Success
At Marymount Academy International, we expect students to achieve academic success in all courses from Sec I through Sec V.
GRADUATION
In order to obtain a Quebec Secondary School Diploma, students must accumulate a total of 54 credits in Sec. IV and V. The following list stipulates the graduation requirements according to the Quebec Education Plan:
Course |
Credits |
Sec. V English |
6 credits |
Sec. V French |
4 credits |
Sec. IV History & Citizenship |
4 credits |
Sec. IV Science & Technology |
4 or 6 credits |
Sec. IV Science & Tech. of the Environment |
4 credits |
Sec. IV Math |
4 or 6 credits |
Sec. V Ethics and Religious Culture or Phys. .Ed and Health |
2 credits |
Sec. IV Arts (Visual Art, Music and/or Drama) |
2 credits |
PROMOTION CRITERIA
In order to be promoted to the next level, students must meet the following criteria:
Students must pass 2 out of 3 core courses (English, French, Math) AND must pass an overall majority of their course load. Students who do not meet the promotion criteria will have their file reviewed by the school team at the end of the year. In such cases, the decision to promote or retain a student lies at the discretion of the administration.
ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES
STUDENTS
- All students are to conduct themselves with respect towards all members of the school community
- Each student is to arrive on time
- Each student must be prepared to participate in class.
- Each student is responsible for completing required assignments.
- Each student must respect deadlines (individual and group).
- When students are absent they are responsible for obtaining all missedwork.
- Students must make all reasonable efforts to remain in good standing.
PARENTS
- Work with the school to ensure your child’s success by monitoring his/her dailyprogress.
- Provide an appropriate work space and learning environment.
- If you have any concerns about your child’s progress, please contact the teacher.
TEACHERS
- Teachers will contact parents when students are not fulfilling their obligations.
- When a student is experiencing academic difficulties and may be at risk, parents will be called in to discuss possible solutions (tutorials, IEPs,etc.).