Grading Policies
A student's grades should reflect his/her academic achievement. Every student will have a reasonable opportunity to demonstrate his/her academic achievement. Normally, one major grade a week should provide a minimum measure of the student's achievement. A natural consequence of an absence is the missing of the opportunity to participate in classroom activities. This lack of participation may be reflected in a student's grade.
Student grades will be formally reported at the end of each quarter. Conduct and attendance must be recorded also at this time. Each quarter grade counts 40% and the comprehensive exam grade counts 20% when figuring semester grades. Two semester grades are averaged together to determine a final grade in a one credit course.
Grading Scales
Teachers have the option of using either numerical averaging or letter grades but must be consistent with one option or the other. Teachers may raise or lower a score by one letter grade to more accurately represent the achievement level of the student.
| Numerical to Letter Grade Translation |
| 89.5 - 100 A |
| 79.5 - 89.49 B |
| 69.5 - 79.49 C |
| 59.5 - 69.49 D |
| 0 - 59.49 F |
Letter grades are automatically converted to numerical grades using our computer grade book software.
Extra Credit
Extra credit is designed to help academic motivation, not to replace the performance measures of a course. Extra credit is limited to 10% of the final grade. Extra credit for which financial resources are required is acceptable only if non-financial alternatives are made available.
Conduct Reporting
"1" Satisfactory
The student who receives a satisfactory mark in conduct is one who rather consistently:
- Obeys rules, respects public and personal property, and actively promotes the general welfare of the school.
- Maintains courteous relations with teachers and fellow students and works without disturbing others.
- Assumes responsibility for having necessary tools, books, and materials; works cooperatively with others.
- Maintains a satisfactory attendance record avoiding unnecessary absences or tardies.
- Is attentive in class.
"2" Needs Improvement
The student who receives a needs improvement mark in conduct is one who usually has satisfactory behavior but occasionally lapses into unsatisfactory behavior.
"3" Unsatisfactory
A student who receives an unsatisfactory mark in conduct is characterized by the following criteria:
- Shows disregard for rules and has little respect for public or personal property. Often opposes the general welfare of the staff and student body.
- Disturbs teachers and fellow students by consistently being discourteous and displaying a lack of consideration for others.
- Often fails to have the necessary tools, books, and materials; rarely works even with urging.
- Makes little effort to maintain a satisfactory attendance record; is frequently absent or tardy without an excuse.
- Is inattentive in class.
