Standards
General admittance is based on a consensus of PSAT scores, academic performance from the 6th through 8th grades, extracurricular activities, and teacher recommendations. With the primary goal of diversity through affirmative action, the school's enrollment is based on a quota of 25% White, 25% Black, 25% Hispanic, and 25% Other (mostly Asian).
The school enforces a business-type dress code (though not a school uniform) for both students and teachers The basic protocols dictated the following:
- Sneakers and shorts are permitted only in physical education classes.
- Boys are required to wear slacks, button-down collared shirt, and tie for the entire school year, complemented by a suit jacket. A V-neck sweater during the autumn and winter seasons is permissible.
- Females are advised to wear appropriate, unrevealing business attire. Pants or skirts above the knee are not allowed. Open-toe shoes are permitted only for the months of September–October and May–June.
Students are also required to fulfill 50 mandatory community service hours. They must also maintain a final grade of 70 or higher on all of their courses. If a student has a failing final grade in one course, he or she must go to summer school in order to pass the course. If a student receives a failing final grade in two or more courses, he or she cannot re-enroll in the school the following school year, and must instead attend his or her local public or private high school.
Read more about this topic: Dr. Ronald E. Mc Nair Academic High School
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