P256Q Grading Policies
School-wide grading guidelines used to support consistent assessment, engagement and student progress.
School-Wide Grading Policy
Assessments
Including, but not limited to tests/quizzes, pre/post unit assessments, end-of-unit projects/special projects, presentations, labs, journals, etc.
Engagement
Including, but not limited to participation, attending behaviors, speaking and listening activities, questioning and discussions, self-regulation, etc.
Homework
Homework contributes ten percent of the school-wide grading policy.
Important Notes
- The components of this grading policy will be used to inform student grades for all courses and will be entered in STARS for student report cards in both NYSAA and standardized classes. All teachers should be tracking assessments, engagement, attendance, and homework in record books.
- School building or department policy for make-up work is based on district policy outlined in the student handbook.
Grading Scales
K–5 Standardized Assessment
K–12 Alternate Assessment
E–U Scale
E = Excellent (85–100)
G = Good (70–84)
S = Satisfactory (55–69)
N = Needs Improvement (40–54)
U = Unsatisfactory (<40)
Grades 6–High School
Standardized Assessment
Numeric Course Grades
Students will receive a number grade.
55–64 = Failing grade
65–100 = Passing grade
Note
- The components of this grading policy will be used to inform student grades for all courses and will be entered in STARS for student report cards in both NYSAA and standardized classes. All teachers should be tracking assessments, engagement, and homework in record books.
- School building or department policy for make-up work is based on district policy outlined in the student handbook.
