P.S. 244Q - The Active Learning Elementary School
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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:   
  1. Maintains 90% or higher attendance (please note, this is the minimum criteria or promotion purposes, the school expects a minimum 95% attendance rate.)
  1. Meets TALES’ curriculum grade level standards as determined by classwork and homework.
  1. Meets social development standards as determined by report card
                          scores and teacher anecdotals:
  • Follows classroom and school rules appropriately.
  • Makes age appropriate decisions.
  • Forms age appropriate relationships.  
Promotion for students in Grade 3 will be based on meeting three out of the following four criteria with one exception (students that meet criteria b, but have one score of level 1, and meet criteria c and d but do not meet criteria a will not be promoted):
     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
     d.   Meets social development standards as determined by Student Action Plan scores and anecdotals:
  • Follows classroom and school rules appropriately.
  • Makes age appropriate decisions.
  • Forms age appropriate relationships.
*Children who score at level 1 on NYS ELA and/or MATH exams may be required to attend NYCDOE Summer School to determine promotion
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