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Grading Policy

 SCHOOLWIDE GRADING POLICY 2025-2026 

The fall and spring semesters will each consist of three (3) marking periods. Course grades will be given for each marking period. The final grade that appears on a student’s transcript at the end of the semester must represent at least the average of the three (3) marking periods. In addition, in order for a student to earn a passing grade, they should have passed at least two of the three marking periods. 

Marking period grades will be calculated as follows: 

Assessments (60%)

Classwork (20%)

Homework (20%)
  • Tests/Exams
  • Reading/Writing Activities
  • Reading/Writing Assignments
  • Quizzes
  • Quick Writes
  • Online textbook submissions
  • Projects
  • Note-taking
  • Digital Assignments
  • Oral Assessments
  • In-class checks for understanding/Exit Tickets
  • Note-taking
  • Essays/Writing Assignments
  • Participation in class activities
  • Test Corrections
  • Individual/Group Presentations
  • Punctuality
  
 
  • Preparedness
  

      **Regents Science Courses: Living Environment, Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics** 

Due to the lab requirement for Regents Science Courses, these courses will use the following percentages:   Assessments—60%   Classwork—15%   Homework—10%   Labs—15% 

Expectations: 

  • Students are expected to arrive on time to class daily and be actively engaged in the lesson.
  • Students are expected to come to class prepared with subject-related instructional materials.
  • Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately in class (and on line) by following classroom procedures and school policies. To minimize distractions, cell phones, ear pods and any other personal electronic devices are not permitted to be used in class except at the discretion of the teacher.
  • Students are expected to participate in class activities and discussions. Students are expected to speak in a respectful manner when talking to their classmates and their teachers.
  • Students are expected to make up all missing work due to an absence. Students will be provided with reasonable time to make up assignments and work due to an excused absence.
  • If a student is absent, it is their responsibility to ask their teacher and/or other students in the class about the work they missed. 
  • Students are encouraged to contact their teachers through email, or to speak to them in person if they have any questions or concerns. Emails sent to any staff member must be written in a respectful/professional manner. 

Submitting Assignments: 

  • All assignments are expected to be submitted by the time and date set forth by the teacher. 
  • Students may have the opportunity to make up a missed assignment if it was due to an excused absence, and the teacher agrees to reassign the missing assignment. 
  • Assignments that are handed in late due to an excused absence will not be penalized for being late.
  • Late assignments will only be accepted under the discretion of the teacher. 
  • The standards set forth in the assignment criteria, rubric, and/or instructions provided by the teacher must be met with quality and display effort.  If you are unsure about an assignment, the student should speak to the teacher before the assignment is due.


The Ladder of Communication: 

Step 1:   The student should talk to their teacher and/or their assigned school counselor to resolve the issue. 

Step 2:   If no resolution is reached, the student and/or parents/guardians should email the teacher and cc: the student’s guidance counselor. 

Step 3:  If no resolution is reached within a reasonable time frame, the student and/or 

parents/guardians should email the Assistant Principal specific to that department and cc: the AP of Pupil Personnel Services, Ms. Eways. 

Step 4:  If no resolution is reached within a reasonable time frame, the student and/or 

parents/guardians should email the Principal, Ms. Litvin.