Grading

Grades are an evaluation of student achievement of course or grade level objectives, not potential or social performance.  Teachers use frequent and ongoing evaluation in determining grades.  Components of these grades will reflect numerous and varied age appropriate opportunities for students to succeed and demonstrate knowledge of subject matter.  Various components may include the following:

• Punctuality

• Participation

• Discussion

• Homework

• Cooperative Projects

• Quizzes and Tests

• Note taking

• Performance Evaluations

• In–Class Assignments

• Special Projects

The Indian Prairie schools' grading scale is as follows:

• A         91–100

• B         81–90

• C         71–80

• D         65–70

• F          64 and below

Report cards are mailed or sent home at the end of nine weeks as determined by the official school district calendar.  Progress reports are issued at the midpoint of each quarter per individual building level guidelines.

Additional grading guidelines have been developed for each level (i.e. elementary, middle, and high school) and may be found in individual building handbooks.