Grade Promotion and Placement

Grading System

Marks reflect the academic achievement of the student. When determining marks, teachers consider a variety of factors including tests, quizzes, homework, notebooks, projects, and class participation. Due to the differing nature of courses at the high school, teachers weigh these factors differently in each course. Students will receive a syllabus to know how they are being graded.

Marks are reported four (4) times a year with mid-marking period notices (Academic Progress Reports) available in SchoolTool during each of the marking periods. A schedule can be found on the school calendar. Parents and students may review assignments and current grades by accessing SchoolTool at any time. For report cards, the high school uses numeric grades on a scale of 0 – 100, with 65 being the lowest passing grade.

In addition to numeric grades, the following codes may be seen on a report card:

• W = Withdrawn
• P = Pass
• INC = Incomplete
• MED = Medical Excuse

Student Promotion, Grade to Grade

It is essential that students experience challenge and success, as well as pride of accomplishment, from school activities. Education should match their abilities, stretch their minds, and develop their talents. It is our belief that students must be helped to develop to their fullest and provisions must be made in each grade for the success of all students. Grade placement should be consistent with this belief and accordingly, students should progress grade to grade.

View more information about Board Policy # 7210 – Student Promotion, Grade to Grade.