The School cannot make a convincing academic recommendation on behalf of students whose cumulative academic average is under 70. The School expects all students to attend all classes. A student who cuts the same course more than three times may be removed from the course with a failing grade. Students who cut more than four classes during an athletic trimester may be suspended. Subsequent cutting may lead to their dismissal.
Students are free to add or drop courses during the opening two weeks of an academic term.
Thereafter, they may, at an advisor's initiative, be removed from a course. If the student has received a mid-term grade, a 'W' will appear on the transcript next to the relevant course. Attendance at extra help sessions. Such petitions must be submitted within 48 hours after mid-term grades are submitted in the Autumn. Requests are reviewed by the Curriculum Committee and are granted to students wanting to challenge themselves in disciplines in which they may expect to struggle.