Probation policy

CAJ uses an academic probation system to help students succeed in school. The high school policy is as follows:

Failure in any semester course will result in academic probation for a minimum of one semester.
Probation status for those failing a course needed for graduation will remain in effect until the student takes and passes that course (or an agreed substitute course) so that the deficiency is removed and the student is back on track toward completing graduation requirements (38 semesters of specified courses + 10 electives = 48 total for an average of 6 per semester and 12 per year).
The student must make up the course needed for graduation according to the following schedule:
- A course failed during first or second semester of the freshman year must be made up prior to the start of the junior year.
- A course failed during first or second semester of the sophomore year must be made up prior to the start of the senior year.
- A course failed during first or second semester of the junior year must be made up prior to graduation.
- A course failed during the senior year must be made up prior to graduation.
If the student does not make up the course by the time specified above,
- The student who failed a course in the freshman or sophomore year will face probable suspension and will not be readmitted until the course is made up.
- Further, to be readmitted in the proper grade level, the student must have completed appropriate credits for that grade level missed while on suspension.
- The student who failed a course in the junior or senior year will not graduate at the end of the senior year.
If, while on probation, the student fails a second course, or if the student fails two or more courses in one semester, the student will face probable suspension and will not be readmitted until all courses (or agreed upon substitute courses) have been taken and passed.
Further, to be readmitted in the proper grade level, the student must have completed appropriate credits for that grade level missed while on suspension.
Students who are on academic probation will not be eligible for cocurricular activities. Exceptions to this policy may be made for any student with a documented learning or emotional disability.

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