Grading Policy
Grades K-3
There will be end of unit assessments in each unit of study in every subject area. Assessments will be graded on a level 1- 4, meaning 1- beginning (beginning to meet standard), 2-developing (approaching standard), 3-consistent (meeting standard) and 4-exceeding (exceeding standard). These assessments will be used to formulate report card grades. Report cards will be distributed in November, March and June. Parents may ask to see assignments at report card conferences or by appointment. Attendance can factor into students report card grades, however attendance will not be a determining factor in promotion.
W. Promotion Criteria for Grades K thru 3
The Principal makes final decisions on all promotions and retentions, and can, in specific situations make exceptions to the protocol below if he deems fit.
Grades K-3
Promotion for students in grades Kindergarten thru 2nd Grade will be based on meeting two out of three of the following criteria:
a. Meets TALES curriculum grade level standards as determined by class work and homework.
b. Maintains 90% or higher attendance (please note, this is the minimum criteria for promotion purposes, the school expects a minimum 95% attendance rate.)
c. Scores level 2 or higher on at least one of the following standardized tests*:
There will be end of unit assessments in each unit of study in every subject area. Assessments will be graded on a level 1- 4, meaning 1- beginning (beginning to meet standard), 2-developing (approaching standard), 3-consistent (meeting standard) and 4-exceeding (exceeding standard). These assessments will be used to formulate report card grades. Report cards will be distributed in November, March and June. Parents may ask to see assignments at report card conferences or by appointment. Attendance can factor into students report card grades, however attendance will not be a determining factor in promotion.
W. Promotion Criteria for Grades K thru 3
The Principal makes final decisions on all promotions and retentions, and can, in specific situations make exceptions to the protocol below if he deems fit.
Grades K-3
Promotion for students in grades Kindergarten thru 2nd Grade will be based on meeting two out of three of the following criteria:
- Maintains 90% or higher attendance (please note, this is the minimum criteria or promotion purposes, the school expects a minimum 95% attendance rate.)
- Meets TALES’ curriculum grade level standards as determined by classwork and homework.
- Meets social development standards as determined by report card
- Follows classroom and school rules appropriately.
- Makes age appropriate decisions.
- Forms age appropriate relationships.
a. Meets TALES curriculum grade level standards as determined by class work and homework.
b. Maintains 90% or higher attendance (please note, this is the minimum criteria for promotion purposes, the school expects a minimum 95% attendance rate.)
c. Scores level 2 or higher on at least one of the following standardized tests*:
- NYS ELA
- NYS Mathematics
- Follows classroom and school rules appropriately.
- Makes age appropriate decisions.
- Forms age appropriate relationships.
