Grading and Reporting Policy
Reporting Policy
Progress Reports
Progress reports will be issued to students in grades 1 - 12 in the first three/four weeks of a grading period to the parents of a student whose grade average in any class is lower than a 70 or whose grade average is deemed borderline. If a student receives a six- or nine-week grade average of less than 70 in any class or subject, the parent will be requested to schedule a conference with the teacher of that class or subject.
Report Cards Grades
Report cards will be available for parents at Skyward Family Access at the close of each grading period. Report cards will indicate whether tutorials are recommended for students (in grades 1 - 12) who receive a grade below 70 in a class or subject. Conferences may be scheduled with teachers by calling the school office. A parent can request a copy of the
report card at the campus.
Elementary campuses may require parents to attend a parent/teacher conference at least once a year to discuss their child’s progress and pick up their child’s report card.
Skyward Family Access
Galena Park ISD grants parents access to check grades, attendance, and discipline records through our Skyward Family Access.
Parents will receive a login and password that will allow them to view their child’s current grades electronically through Skyward Family Access.
Reportes de Progreso
Los reportes de progreso serán emitidos a los estudiantes de 1º - 12º grado en las primeras tres/cuatro semanas de un período de calificaciones a los padres del estudiante cuyo promedio de calificaciones en cualquier clase es más bajo que un 70 o cuyo promedio de calificaciones se ve dudoso. Si el estudiante recibe una calificación promedio en seis/nueve semanas menor a 70 en cualquier clase o materia, se le pedirá al padre que programe una conferencia con el maestro de esa clase o materia.
Tarjetas de Calificaciones
Las tarjetas de calificaciones estarán disponibles para los padres en Skyward Family Access al cierre de cada período de calificaciones. Las tarjetas de calificaciones indicarán si se recomiendan tutorías para el estudiante (en los grados de 1º-12º) que haya recibido una calificación menor de 70 en una clase o materia. Se pueden hacer citas con los maestros llamando a la oficina de la escuela. Un padre de familia puede solicitar una copia de la tarjeta de calificaciones en la escuela.
Las esuelas primarias pueden requerir que los padres asistan a conferencias con los maestros por lo menos una vez al año para discutir el progreso de sus hijos y para recoger su tarjeta de calificaciones.
Acceso a los Padres a Skyward
Galena Park ISD concede el acceso a los padres para que puedan revisar las calificaciones, la asistencia y los archivos de disciplina de sus hijos a través de Skyward Family Access.
Los padres de familia recibirán un número de usuario y una contraseña que les permitirá ver electrónicamente las calificaciones actuales de sus hijos a través de Skyward Family Access.
Grading Policy
Grading System- Middle & High School
The following numerical values are assigned to each:
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 75 - 79
D = 70 - 74
F = 69 - Below
Grades that are temporarily incomplete will be indicated by the mark “I”.
Students enrolled in a course that offers dual high school and college credit will be subject to the grading system used by the college offering the course.
Behavior Designations
E (Excellent) - The student has an exemplary attitude, is always cooperative, and always observes school rules and regulations.
S (Satisfactory) - The student has a good attitude, is cooperative, and generally observes school rules and regulations.
N (Needs Improvement) - The student’s attitude needs to improve. Infractions of school and classroom rules exist.
U (Unsatisfactory) - The student’s attitude is poor and uncooperative. The student disrupts class and shows little respect for school and classroom rules and regulations.
The weighing of components combined to calculate the total grade for any grading cycle can be influenced by various conditions.
Grading Formula
Middle School Level
Nine weeks = 4 major grades and 10 daily grades
The semester grade will be determined in the following way:
1st 9 weeks = 42%, 2nd 9 weeks = 43% and semester exam = 15%.
Grades will be placed in the following categories:
Regular Classes Pre AP
Daily – 60% and Major – 40%
or
Daily – 50% and Major – 50%
or
Daily – 50% and Daily – 40% and Homework –10%
Major – 40% and Major – 50% and Homework – 10%
- 4 major grades that may include, but are not limited to, tests, benchmarks, projects, performances/demonstrations,
presentations, reports, or portfolios. - 10 daily grades that may include, but are not limited to, class work, class participation, teacher observation, quizzes, and teacher checklist.
Failure Criteria
- Parents/guardians must be notified if students receive a failing grade on the progress report or report card.
- Teachers must submit a contact log to their appraiser/principal at the end of the grading period with the failing
students’ names attached. Leaving a message on an answering machine is not considered a form of contact with the parent/guardian. - A parent/guardian must be contacted anytime a student’s grade drops from passing to failing during a
grading period. - A conference must be scheduled with a parent/guardian of students who fail during the grading period. Documentation will be submitted to the appraiser/principal.
- Every student must have the opportunity to retake a major test after failing (with a score of 69 or below). If a student is eligible to retake the test, they must attend at least one tutorial session before retaking it. The two tests will be averaged together for the test grade. Quizzes, 9 9-week exams, and semester exams are not eligible for retesting.
- Students may turn in work to eliminate zeros during the grading period. The deadline for submitting the make-up work is one week before the end of the grading period. The district penalty for late work is -10 for one week, -20 for two weeks, and -30 for three or more weeks. The District’s penalty for late work in Advanced Placement (AP) classes and Pre-AP classes shall be a deduction of ten points per day for each day late.
GPISD believes that a 90% success rate is an acceptable standard. Every avenue must be explored to help students achieve success.
Homework Guidelines
The following guidelines are suggestions to provide consistency and balance with homework. Homework is a vital
part of the learning process and the parent-child-school partnership.
- The purpose of homework should be:
- to help students improve achievement
- to nurture the development of good study habits
- to familiarize parents with their student’s work and give them a chance for involvement
- Guidelines for assigning homework:
- Students should have prior instruction
- Homework should be promptly evaluated with feedback for students' needs
- Student homework should be directly related to classroom instruction
- Teachers should consider the availability of Failure Criteria, Homework Guidelines 14 resources before assigning homework
- Classwork is generally work that is started and finished at school. Homework may be started in the classroom and completed at home.
- Teachers should strive to ensure that individual students understand the work before homework is assigned. Students are responsible for ensuring they have a clear understanding of the homework assignment.
- Homework may count up to 10% of the grading period or may be counted as extra credit, depending on its nature. Exceptions to the 10% weight may be made for work such as science and social studies projects.