Policies
Admission Policy
W.B. Saul H.S. is a special admission school which focuses on preparing students both academically and vocationally for college and career. The programs offered at Saul explore the field of agriculture and its importance to society. Students who meet the criteria may apply to Saul during the eighth grade by completing the necessary transfer form.
Current criteria for admission to Saul are:
Grades: As, Bs and Cs in major subjects on the most recent final report card.
PSSA: Advanced, proficient or near-proficient scores (50th percentile) in either reading or mathematics.
Other tests: 90th percentile or higher
Attendance: Exemplary attendance & punctuality (90% attendance rate)
Behavior: No negative disciplinary reports over the past 3 years
Optional: Teacher recommendation(s)
Optional: Writing Sample: Prospective students may submit a handwritten writing sample with their application addressing the topic of why they would like to attend Saul.
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Graduation requirements
To qualify for a diploma from Saul, a student must be enrolled in the 11th and 12th grades. In addition to passing an Agricultural course each year (1 credit in 9th, 2 credits in 10th and 11th, and 3 credits 12th), students must earn the following academic credits for graduation:
English – 4 credits
Health and Physical Education – 1.5 credits
Mathematics – 3 credits
Science – 3 credits
Social Studies – 4 credits
World Languages – 2 credits
Students must pass all required academic courses and required CTE courses in order to qualify for graduation.
School Policies
Dress Code:
- Long Pants – no holes
- Short Sleeve/Long Sleeve Crew Neck Shirt – no midriffs, must have sleeves
- Closed Toe Shoes/Sneakers
- Agriculture Work Boots – no steel toe
- Gym uniform: Gray Phys. Ed shirt with long shorts, sweatpants, or leggings and sneakers
District Policies
Student Code of Conduct