Course Placement

The mission of Bishop Kenny High School is to assist parents in the education of their children by providing a culture of faith, personal enrichment and high academic standards in which all students can achieve and excel as they prepare for college and life. The faculty and staff strive to ensure the success of each student. Students will achieve at their highest potential when they are committed to their school, their teachers, and the courses they have chosen to study.

Students and parents are responsible for completing course

selection forms with care. If questions arise pertaining to academic courses or electives required for scholarships or State University admissions, contact your school counselor BEFORE completing the course selection form. Honors and Advanced Placement courses necessarily require a greater commitment to time and study. Students and parents should consider the entire schedule when choosing to enroll in these courses.

Parents are encouraged to help their students and us with this endeavor by • Assisting the student in choosing elective courses and alternates carefully and by making sure the student is committed to afterschool course requirements for certain elective subjects (see course descriptions). • Expecting the student to resolve misunderstandings with his/her teacher.

It is important for high school students to learn to work independently and through proper channels. • Communicating and working with the student’s assigned teachers and department chairpersons. • Reading the Parent/Student Handbook and Course Catalog thoroughly to be sure the student understands the procedures for absences, make-up work, grading, etc.