Grading Policy
Student Grading Policy
Your grades reflect what you have learned and how well you have demonstrated the knowledge and skills required for each course. Grades are based on your academic performance, not your attendance or behavior.
How Your Grade Is Determined
Your grades will be based on clear, measurable evidence of your learning. This may include:
- Assessments, quizzes, and exams
- Classwork
- Homework
- Independent practice
- Class participation
- Projects and research
- Reports and lab reports
- Individual and group assignments
- Skill evaluations
- Content and process logs
- Notebook, binder, or folder checks
Feedback and Grade Updates
You should receive timely feedback so you understand your progress and know how to improve. Teachers will return grades and feedback for classwork, homework, quizzes, exams, projects, and other assignments by Monday for work completed during the previous week.
You are encouraged to review your grades and feedback regularly and speak with your teacher if you have questions or need additional support.
Grading Categories
| Grading Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Classwork | 40% |
| Homework | 15% |
| Assessments, Quizzes, and Exams | 30% |
| Notebook, Binder, or Folder Checks | 15% |
These expectations will follow the school-wide grading categories and percentages listed above.
Fall 2026 Marking Period Calendar
| Marking Period | Start Date | End Date | # of Days | Grades Due by Teacher | Report Cards Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marking Period 1 | 9/10/26 | 10/9/26 | 21 days | 10/14/26 | 10/16/26 |
| Marking Period 2 | 10/13/26 | 11/10/26 | 20 days | 11/16/26 | 11/18/26 |
| Marking Period 3 | 11/12/26 | 12/14/26 | 21 days | 12/21/26 | 12/23/26 |
| Marking Period 4 | 12/15/26 | 1/22/27 | 22 days | 1/26/27 | 2/2/27 |
BOY Assessments
September 10th – October 23rd
High School January 2027 Regents Exams
January 26th – 29th
Final Exams
- Marking Period 110/5 – 10/9
- Marking Period 211/4 – 11/10
- Marking Period 312/7 – 12/11
- Marking Period 41/19 – 1/22
Parent Teacher Conferences
All grades for the 4th Marking Period are final and will appear on your official high school transcript.
Spring 2026 Marking Period Calendar
| Marking Period | Start Date | End Date | # of Days | Grades Due by Teacher | Report Cards Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marking Period 1 | 2/2/27 | 3/5/27 | 19 days | 3/10/27 | 3/12/27 |
| Marking Period 2 | 3/8/27 | 4/6/27 | 21 days | 4/13/27 | 4/16/27 |
| Marking Period 3 | 4/7/27 | 5/13/27 | 20 days | 5/18/27 | 5/21/27 |
| Marking Period 4 | 5/14/27 | 6/28/27 | 20 days | 6/21/27 | 6/23/27 |
MOY Assessments
January 4th – February 12th
EOY Assessments
May 3rd – June 25th
Final Exams
- Marking Period 13/1 – 3/5
- Marking Period 24/1 – 4/6
- Marking Period 35/10 – 5/13
- Marking Period 46/7 – 6/11
High School June 2027 Regents Exams
June 15th – 17th and June 21st – 24th
Parent Teacher Conferences
All grades for the 4th Marking Period are final and will appear on your official high school transcript.
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For Fire And Life Safety
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