An Upper School student is allowed to drop an elective course within three weeks of the beginning of the course.  The course will not appear on her permanent record.  After three weeks, the student is allowed to drop a course prior to the first grading period only with the consent of the teacher and the Head of Upper School.  The course title and date of withdrawal will be noted on the student’s permanent record.  After the first grading period, an Upper School student is allowed to drop a course only under special circumstances and with the consent of the teacher and the Head of the Upper School.  The course dropped and the grade at withdrawal will be recorded on the student’s permanent record.  Ordinarily, no credit will be awarded unless the course is completed.