RECOMMENDED COURSE OF STUDY
FRESHMAN YEAR

• Science, Theology, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, PE, Computer1/Health, Elective, Study Hall

SOPHOMORE YEAR

• Science, Theology, English, Mathematics, PE, Computer 1/Health,Elective, Study Hall

JUNIOR YEAR

• Science, Theology, English, Mathematics, U.S. History, PE/Applied Economics, Elective, Study Hall

SENIOR YEAR

• Science, Theology, English, Social Studies Elective, American Civics, Elective, Study Hall, Applied Economics

The Alleman COURSE DESCRIPTION BOOK contains a complete listing and description of all courses offered at Alleman. It is revised annually.

PROMOTION/RETENTION
Satisfactory progress toward graduation is defined as successful completion of three (3) credits per semester (six credits per year). A student may advance with his/her class after failing one or more subjects, but will be required to make up credits during the next school term or in a summer program pre-approved in writing by Alleman High School.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• 4 credits each: Theology, English

• 3 credits each: Math, Science, Social Studies

• 1.5 credits:  .25 PE/Sports credit hour will be earned by full participation in: Alleman High School sport, Emeralds, Fall or Winter Cheerleading, IHSA approved sport not provided by Alleman High School, or a Physical Education Course

• 0.5 credits each:  Computer, Health, Applied Economics

• 1 credit chosen from:  Music, Art, Foreign Language or Vocational Education (2 credits of Foreign Language is strongly recommended for college-bound students)

The remainder of the 24 credits needed: Electives

All students will need one year of Algebra and course work with Geometry content.

From the time he/she enrolls as a freshman, a student has eight semesters of attendance available to earn credits toward graduation from Alleman.

After that time, remaining credits must be completed through other educational sources with prior approval of the Counseling Department and administration.

TUITION POLICY
When students move between local diocesan schools (Seton Catholic School, Jordan Catholic School, Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy, and Alleman Catholic High School) the school they are leaving is required to complete a Transfer of Records Request form.

Per the Transfer of Records Request form, a school may NOT accept/finalize enrollment for a prospective new student that is found to be “NOT in good standing” due to outstanding tuition and/or fees from the previous school.

To rectify the situation and finalize a student’s enrollment at the new school, parents/ guardians must either remit full payment OR arrange a payment plan with the school they are leaving. Once tuition and/or fees are either paid in full or a payment plan has been devised and agreed upon the administrator of the school the student is leaving will notify the new school.

CHRISTIAN SERVICE PROGRAM
Students are encouraged to integrate the message and mission of Jesus Christ into their own lives by sharing the gifts that have been given to them through serving others at school, in the parish, and throughout the IL Quad Cities. Christian Service Hours are recognized by a student who provides direct personal interaction with the recipients of repeated actions, done in the spirit of and related to the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, without financial gain. Students are required to complete prolonged service projects that total 20 hours or more with one organization, but they can also volunteer to work at shorter duration events as they arise. Students are typically required to complete 80 hours of Christian Service. Accommodations are made for transfer students depending on time of transfer and exchange students are exempted from the graduation requirement. Students who complete 140 hours of Christian Service during their time at Alleman will be recognized at graduation with a Christian Service Honor Cord. Guidelines, requirements, suggested places of service, and other vital information can be found in the Christian Service Initiative Student information page on the Alleman website. It is important for all parents, guardians, and students to carefully read it. Specific information gives details as to how returning Alleman students will be integrated into the program with the freshmen class. For more information visit here.

HONORS COURSES
Alleman High School offers Honors Courses in several departments. Prerequisites are listed in the annual Course Description Booklet and academic standing requirements are noted below.

The purpose of an honors course or an honors curriculum is to challenge the students to excel in specific disciplines above and beyond the expectations of the average classroom. Honors classes are expected to be demanding and the level of difficulty will be appropriate to the course and grade level. Honors level students are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement test.

Honors level courses differ from regular courses in that they treat content with greater in depth study, contain research, give evidence of requiring critical thinking, and contain extended course content. In light of this, all honors level courses receive a weighted grade. In addition, the expected outcome of an honors curriculum is to better prepare students, a) to perform on college entrance exams and, b) to take one or more Advanced Placement Tests. The following criteria have been established in order to achieve these goals and to,

1. prevent honors courses from being academically diluted

2. prevent honors class sizes from being bloated

3. maximize the opportunity for students to take honors classes. (D-121.1.1 AR-AHS 1)

Freshmen

• Standardized test scores (MAPP) from junior high school.

• Recommendations of junior high school teachers.

• Parental consultation.

• Assignment by Alleman counselors.

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

• Required cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above.

• Department recommendations which will consider work habits, motivation, consistency and other qualities of a superior student.

• Parental consultation.

• Use of standardized test scores by the Guidance Department.

• Student registration for the course.

• Guidance Department consultation with student.

• Approval or disapproval of registration by the Guidance Department.

• Students are normally restricted to 3 honors courses at a given time. If a student is petitioning to enter a 4th or 5th honors class, he/she must have a cumulative GPA of 3.600. Parents must sign a registration waiver and the student must discuss the honors class overload with his/her counselor.

Any student in grades nine through twelve who receives a letter grade at or below ”C” (weighted 3.0) for the quarter and/or semester in an honors course will be subject to review and may be removed from that honors course.

PETITION FOR HONORS COURSES
A student who does not meet the above criteria may petition  the Administration for entry into the honors curriculum as follows:

1. The student has a proven record of honors equivalent performance in regular level courses.

2. The student’s current teacher supports the petition.

3. The honors instructor approves the petition.

4. Space in the honors course must be available.

5. Should the petition be granted, the student and parents must recognize that if the student receives a letter grade at or below ”C+” (weighted 3.33) for a semester, he/she may be removed from the honors program.

DUAL ENROLLMENT
Juniors and seniors are offered the opportunity to take Black Hawk College courses at Alleman High School earning both a semester credit towards high school graduation requirements while earning three credit hours at the collegiate level. A student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better to register for Dual Credit Courses. Classes meet twice a week beginning at 7:45 a.m. and continuing through first period. Qualified students may elect a dual enrollment courses, but must accept that dual enrollment courses will be cancelled unless the minimum enrollment number is met.

ENROLLMENT IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES
All students enrolled in a physical education class are required to have a current insurance waiver on file with the teacher.

Students electing a physical education course beyond the required 1.5 credits required for graduation must meet the following criteria:

1. Earn a grade of C (2.0) or higher in the last required physical education classes.

2. Earn a grade of C (2.0) or higher in all elective physical education classes.

3. Enroll in only one physical education class per semester.

Any variances in the above criteria would require approval of the physical education department.

DRIVER’S EDUCATION
Driver’s Education is offered in cooperation with Skiles’ Driving School for Fall, Spring and Summer. Classes for fall and spring will be held from 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM for 9 weeks at Alleman High School. Students will be able to select the quarter that they would like to enroll in Skiles. The summer session will be held by Skiles at their East Moline location. There is no grade level requirement for Skiles, but students must be 15 years old by the start of the quarter in which they will be taking the class. Students must sign up for Skiles driver education program on their registration sheets. They may also sign up in counseling at the beginning of the semester, PRIOR to the start of the quarter in which they are requesting to be enrolled. All payments for class are made directly to Skiles.

A summer term is also offered by Rock Island High School. Notification to students will be made if Rock Island High School will have a Driver’s Ed for the summer.

Students must be sophomore status and 15 years old by the start of the summer term. Student selection by birth date order and class size is determined by Rocky. Transportation for students must be provided to and from Rock Island High School by the family. All payments for class are made directly to RIHS.

STUDENT COURSE LOAD AND CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
Students must be enrolled in 6.0 credits. This does not include P.E. credit from athletics.

1. Courses shall be taken in the sequence set by the school.

2. Failed courses shall be made up at the first available opportunity. (North Central regulations limit the number of students assigned to teachers.)

3. Failed theology courses shall be made up.

4. All courses taken in summer programs must be recommended by the Counseling Department according to school regulations. Written approval by the counselor must be given prior to enrollment.

5. Credit is given by the semester in all courses.

6. If a required mathematics or science course is failed the second semester, it is strongly recommended that the entire year shall be repeated. (Credit may only be issued once.)

7. If an elective course is failed in the second semester, it may be recommended that the student audit the first semester prior to retaking the second semester.

PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION

1. Students must be enrolled for 6.0 credits.

2. Students should discuss their course of study and their future plans with their parents prior to completing the registration worksheet.

3. Before Registration Day students will be notified of recommendations for the courses in which they should register. If the student disagrees with the recommendation he/she should confer with the recommending teacher. The teacher will inform Guidance of any change.

4. The student will meet with a counselor to complete the registration process.

5. The student must return the registration form, which must be signed by the student and the parent, to the guidance counselor. At that time the non-refundable registration fee must be paid. FAILURE TO TURN IN THE REGISTRATION FORMS IN A TIMELY MANNER MAY REDUCE THE STUDENTS OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE SOME LIMITED CLASSES.

6. Extension courses for credit may be taken in special circumstances only with prior approval of the Guidance Department.

7. Enrichment courses and other special courses will not apply towards Alleman graduation requirements. Parents may request that such courses be recorded on a student’s Transcript.

COURSE CHANGE REQUESTS
Course change requests will be considered during the first five (5) days after the class is in session. The class teacher will be involved in course changes particularly if the student seems to be misplaced in course level

1. Students may drop a course during the first four (4) weeks of class provided they meet the required credits for the year.

2. WP (Withdraw Pass) or WF (Withdraw Fail) grades will be recorded on the student grade report for each grading period following the withdrawal for the remainder of the semester.

3. After four (4) weeks students must remain in the course. A teacher’s request for student course level change will be considered by the guidance department at any time.

4. During the fifth through ninth weeks of the semester, a course change will be considered only upon the request of the teacher.

5. After the ninth week of the semester, a course change will be made only with administrative approval.

PROCEDURE FOR COURSE CHANGE OR SCHEDULE CHANGE

1. The student files a request for a schedule change in the Counseling Office. This request must be signed by the parent. A $10 Change of Schedule fee is paid in the Counseling Office.

2. The student’s counselor will contact the student.

3. If the schedule change is denied, the $10 fee will be refunded.