Grading_Policy

All information on the grading policies will go here.

** Grading Practices and Assessment ** Based on our review of the literature and THS student data, there was unanimous agreement on the need to request administrative support for and mandate of an official freshman grading practice. We have developed three options with graduated levels of academic support. We suggest having all teachers of 9th grade students be presented with these options at an end of year meeting. Decision will be made based on team consensus. ** A=5  B=4  C=3  D= 2 E =1 ** Students who do not demonstrate academic responsibility will be required to attend a “responsibility workshop” on Saturday mornings. This will be interactive, non-punitive and be designed to help students make better academic choices. A made up “I” can not receive a grade of 5. This practice will encourage students to complete work on time. ** End of year grade reporting will follow established School Board policy. **
 * Option A: **
 * Teachers will be required to use 5 point grading scale for all freshman core classes. Multi-level and elective courses will be at the discretion of the principal who may choose to defer to the teacher. All grades will be recorded in Pinnacle according to the following conversion:
 * Remaining Questions **
 * Academic responsibility ** – How do we assess work habits like class preparation, homework completion, materials and participation? Should this be separated from academic assessment? How could this work?
 * For major assignments, tests and projects **, some iteration of “Power of I” will be utilized. Instead of a zero, teachers will assign some sort of place holder (X, I, Z etc.). Once a student has accumulated an agreed upon number of these “place holders” they will be referred to the “responsibility workshop” and meet with the academic advisor for support services. The academic advisor will support the teacher in his/her effort to ensure success.