THE BARSTOW SCHOOL – NINGBO CAMPUS Student Handbook Quiz

What is the minimum GPA required for a student to be placed on the Principal’s List?

• • 4.5 or higher

• • 4.0 to 4.49

• • 3.7 to 3.99

• 3.0 to 3.69

Answer explanation

Page 29, Honor Roll: "Principal’s List – awarded to students who achieve an overall GPA of 4.5 or higher."

How many community service hours must a 4-year program student complete to graduate?

• • 30 hours

• • 40 hours

• • 50 hours

• 20 hours

Answer explanation

Page 26, Community Service: "4-year program students must complete 40 hours (10 hours/year)."

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   What is the consequence for a student caught cheating for the third time?

• • Automatic expulsion

• • Maximum grade of 60% (D-) in the course, no credit recovery

• • 3-month academic probation

• Parent meeting required

Answer explanation

Page 25, Academic Integrity Policy: "Third offense: Student receives max 60% in the course, no credit recovery, and 6-month probation."

Which of the following is NOT an excused absence?

• • AP exam day

• • Family vacation

• • Chronic illness with documentation

• School-sponsored event

Answer explanation

Page 42, Excused/Unexcused Absences: "Vacations are unexcused absences."

What is the penalty for submitting late work in high school?

• • 15% deduction if 1–3 days late; not accepted after

  
  

• • 30% deduction if 1–3 days late; not accepted after

  
  

• • 50% deduction if 1 day late; 0% after

  
  

• No penalty if excused
  

Answer explanation

Page 19, Late Work Policy: "High school: 30% deduction for 1–3 days late; not accepted after."

How many tardies equal one unexcused absence in a single class?

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 7

Answer explanation

Page 40, Attendance & Tardies: "3 tardies = 1 unexcused absence."

What is the maximum grade a student can earn after Credit Recovery for a failed course?

• A

• B

• C-

• D

Answer explanation

Page 36, Credit Recovery: "Final grade after CR cannot exceed C-."

Which device is NEVER allowed on campus for Grade 9 students?

• • Approved electronic dictionary

• • Personal laptop

• Smartwatch

Answer explanation

Page 56, Authorized Electronic Devices: "Grade 9 students cannot bring laptops/tablets; only approved translators."

What happens if a student misses 10+ days in a single class (excused/unexcused)?

• • Automatic withdrawal from the course

• Parent conference required

• • No credit earned; must enroll in Grade Improvement Program (GIP)

• Suspention

Answer explanation

Page 45, Excessive Truancy: "10–15 absences = no credit; must take GIP."

Which of the following violates the dress code policy?

• • Wearing a hoodie under the uniform shirt

  
  

• • Natural hair color with no accessories

• • Uniform jacket with non-uniform sweater underneath

• Tattoos or dyed hair

Answer explanation

Page 59–62, Dress Code: "Tattoos, dyed hair, and non-uniform outerwear violate the policy."