Peruvian Certificate Program

Graduation Requirements

All Peruvian program students must earn the U.S. Diploma. To be eligible for graduation from Colegio Roosevelt, grades 9-12, a minimum of 24 classes must be earned and all courses for the American Diploma completed ¨Board Policy D10.060. Peruvian Program students can meet this requirement by taking one additional English elective (1/2 credit) during their senior year. Change of Program - Students from other schools and from the U.S. Program who wish to enroll in the Peruvian Program may revalidate their previous course work with the Peruvian Director. Program changes will only be made with approval of the High School Principal, Peruvian Director, and counselor. Changes from the U.S. Program to the Peruvian Program may not be made after 9th grade, though changes to the U.S. Program may be made at any time.

Course Requirements

To earn the Peruvian Certificate, students must successfully meet the requirements of Colegio Roosevelt and the Peruvian Ministry of Education. Courses are distributed throughout the grade levels in the following sequence:

Student must pass IB English(one semester) if planning to leave in December and earn the School Peruvian Certificate and graduate from Colegio Roosevelt.

Re-examinations

Re-exams will be offered in the months of August, November, and March for students who have failed one to a maximum of three courses. Students failing four or more Peruvian program courses (determined by averaging both semesters' grades) must repeat the school year. Re-exams will be conducted in accordance with the regulations described below:

• Students failing two or more re-exams after the first testing period in August, must repeat the previous school year.
• Students failing only one re-exam after the first testing period in August, may continue to retake the re-exam at three-month intervals.
• Seniors in the Peruvian program failing one to three courses may take re-exams in January in order to facilitate application to Peruvian universities and institutes. If unsuccessful, the student may continue to take re-exams at one month intervals.
• Only successful completion of re-exams offered at Colegio Roosevelt will entitle a student to participate in the graduation ceremony and to receive the Roosevelt diploma.
  
  Students are responsible for re-exam preparation. They are strongly advised to consult with their teachers before re-exams for assistance in preparing for the exams. Tutoring assistance is also recommended, and the Guidance Office can provide a list of available tutors.

Department Policies for Peruvian Program

MATHEMATICS

Students must have 3 credits of math in the High School and must successfully complete Algebra II/Trigonometry. The Algebra II/Trigonometry requirement may also be met by completing Algebra II and a separate one semester Trigonometry class.

SOCIAL STUDIES

The study of Global Issues is required for Peruvian program students. If a student fails, re-exams must be passed in order to receive the Roosevelt diploma and to participate in the graduation ceremony.

SPANISH

Students must complete at least three years of Spanish in the High School. This is usually three courses of Literature. If a student takes Communication in 9th grade he/she must complete 2.5 years of Literature - up to and including first semester of Hispanoamerican Literature.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

All Peruvian Program students must take 3 credits of Physical Education.

FINE ARTS

One credit of Fine Arts will be required of all students.

PGC

All freshmen will take part in Peer Group Connections classes once per week. PGC is an elective class for seniors.