Grading & Homework

Progress Reports

These reports are sent home at the midpoint of each quarter to all students in grades 1 – 8. These reports should be signed and returned.

Report Cards

A report card is a quarterly report from the student`s teacher that indicates the student`s progress in all subjects and level of classroom behavior. The grade is based on written work (both classroom and homework), testing, and class participation. All students in grades K-8 will receive a report card. Kindergarten reports take the form of a checklist in social development, readiness, and psycho-motor development areas. Grades 1-4 reports use a style that is based on letter grades for core subjects and marking codes for behavior assessment. Grades 5-8 reports include an achievement grade, a conduct grade, and comments regarding the quality of work for each subject.

Grading Scale

Reporting Codes for Kindergarten

C

 Means the child can do this task.

D

 Means the child is still developing the skills for this task.

N

 Means the child has not demonstrated the ability to do this task.

No Mark

 Means not applicable at this time.
Marking Codes for Grades 1-4

A

 93-100%

B

 85-92%

C

 77-84%

D

 70-76%

F

 Below 69%

I

 Incomplete

E

 Excellent

S

 Satisfactory

N

 Needs Improvement

I

 Improved
Marking Codes for Grades 5-8

A

 93-100%

B

 85-92%

C

 77-84%

D

 70-76%

F

 Below 69%

I

 Incomplete

G

 Good

S

 Satisfactory

I

 Improvement Needed
Comment Codes for Grades 5-8
  1. Listens attentively and follows directions
  1. Homework
  1. Comes prepared for class
  1. Participates in class
  1. Puts forth best effort
  1. Talks at appropriate times
  1. Test performance
  1. Respects authority and classmates
  1. Works well independently

Honor Roll

A student must achieve at least a grade of B or S in all subjects, including conduct and effort to qualify for Academic Honor Roll for Grades 5 – 8. A student must achieve an A average in all subjects, including conduct and effort to qualify for High Honor Roll. The Honor Roll list is published in the school newsletter.

Homework

Homework refers to an assignment made by a teacher that will positively reinforce a concept presented in class and includes both written and study assignments. Long term projects are also assigned throughout the school year that require homework on an on-going basis.

Suggested Homework Times

K – Grade 2:

 30 minutes or less

Grades 3 – 4:

 30-60 minutes

Grades 5 – 6:

 30-90 minutes

Grades 7 – 8:

 60-120 minutes

The suggested amount of homework is based on the average child

It is important for an absent child to obtain the homework assignments upon their return. Make-up work due to absence is to be completed within 3 days of return to school. It is the student`s responsibility to contact the teacher(s) regarding missed work and make-up dates for tests. Each teacher maintains a record of daily homework assignments. After an absence, work may be picked up in the Main Office after 2:45 PM, if it has been requested by 10:00 AM.

Incomplete grades may be given on the quarterly report cards for students who have been absent for health reasons (because of extended periods of illness due to hospitalization, injury causing confinement to home, etc.). The length of time granted to do make up work will be equal to the number of days absent. A greater amount of time may be granted with permission of the principal. Teachers may give an incomplete grade for reasons other than health after consultation with the principal.