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Grading Policy

All students are expected to meet or exceed the standards. A comprehensive assessment system, aligned to city and state standards, will be used on an ongoing basis to measure student progress towards meeting these goals. 
 
Student attendance is a crucial requirement for academic success and is expected to be at 90% or higher throughout the school year.
 
Student work and learning behaviors will be evaluated using a four-point rubric. Students may have an opportunity to make up missing or late work which may result in a lower grade.
 
All students will be graded according to the following numerical indicators on formal and informal assessments:
 

Report Card Grading

Level Performance Promotion Status Percentage Average
4 Exceeds Grade Level Standards Promotional Level 90-100
3 Meets Grade Level Standards Promotional Level 70-89
2 Approaching Grade Level Standards Promotion In Doubt 50-69
1 Far Below Grade Level Standards Promotion In Doubt 0-49