Grading Policy

Be informed of the Elementary Academic Policy Guidance:

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https://infohub.nyced.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/AcPolicy-ElementarySchoolAcademicPolicyGuide

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Be consistent in your grading:

4- Exceeds grade-level standards (92%-100%)

3- Meets grade-level standards (80%-91%)

2- Approaches grade-level standards (65%-79%)

1- Far below grade-level standards (64% or below)

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- Any child functioning below grade level in any subject area cannot receive a grade higher than level 2.

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- Be sure to refer to the HMH & IReady assessments when determining reading levels. This will determine the level (1, 2, 3, or 4) that a student is reading on for the report card.

 

- Do not penalize a child in an academic area for their behavior unless the behavior directly interferes with their academic work. There are appropriate “social/emotional” grades that are indicated on a report card.

 

- Report card grades must be based using a variety of assessments: teacher made tests, Unit Math assessments, classwork, participation, writing assignments, observation/ conference notes.

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- Comments are to be informative and factual. You must begin with a positive comment. Be sure to indicate recommendations to the parent on the report card on how they can assist the child’s academic progress. Comments like Jane Doe is a very nice girl are not acceptable. Be thoughtful and insightful when writing comments. Parents appreciate your comments.

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- Early parental involvement is key to early intervention