Grading Policy

Grades 2-6

The standard grading policy for elementary school will be based on grade level appropriate materials which meet district grade level standards using a traditional scale:

90%     – 100% =        A

80%       – 89% =        B

70%       – 79% =        C

60%       – 69% =        D

Below 60% = F

Students who are achieving below grade level will receive a grade no higher than a D. This means some students will receive D’s on their report cards even though they are doing their best. In order to receive an A, B, C students must be on or above grade level and doing A, B, C quality work in the content areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. Students at any level in any academic area can receive a lower grade than their ability level if their assignments are of poor quality or are incomplete.

LA-Listening/Speaking: This is an effort grade. Teachers must base this grade on student classroom performance.

Social Studies/Science. The above traditional grade scale applies to these subjects if students are on grade level material with no modifications. Students should be able to show a conceptual understanding of the concepts presented. Grades will be based on assignments, projects, and tests.

Physical Education. Effort grade will be based on participation.

Art. Effort grade will be based on assignments and projects.

Music. Effort grade will be based on assignments, projects, and participation.

Health. Effort grade will be based on participation, assignments, and projects.

Additional Information:

• Students shall be given the opportunity to make up school work missed because of an excused absence and shall receive full credit if the work is turned in according to a reasonable makeup schedule.
• Teacher may require a suspended student to complete any assignments and tests issued during suspension.
• Students who miss school work because of unexcused absences may be given the opportunity to make up missed work for full or reduced credit. Teachers shall assign such makeup work as necessary to ensure academic progress, not as a punitive measure.
• It is encouraged that teachers give suspended students full credit for work that is turned in according to a reasonable make up schedule.