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AR 5121.00

GRADES/EVALUATION OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT 

In kindergarten through third grade, teachers shall use narrative descriptions to indicate the student's level of achievement and may also furnish examples of student work. 

At all grade levels, whenever it becomes evident to a teacher that a student is in danger of failing a course (defined as a course grade below 65% at any point after the middle of the term), the teacher shall arrange a conference with the student's parent/guardian or send the parent/guardian a written report.  

An incomplete may be assigned by the teacher or requested by the student only when a student's work is not finished because of illness or other excused absence.  If not made up within three weeks, the incomplete will revert to the earned course grade. This timeline may be extended at the discretion of the Principal or may be appealed to the superintendent.

Criteria for determining grades for achievement may include but are not limited to:

1. Preparation of assignments, including accuracy, legibility and promptness.

2. Contribution to classroom discussions.

3. Demonstrated understanding of concepts in tests.

4. Application of skills and principles to new situations.

5. Organization and presentation of written and oral reports.

6. Originality and reasoning ability when working through problems. 

Grades for Citizenship and Effort

Grades for citizenship and effort shall be reported each marking period as follows: 

O Outstanding

S Satisfactory

N Needs Improvement

Criteria for determining grades for citizenship may include but are not limited to:

1. Student obeys rules.

2. Student respects public and personal property.

3. Student maintains courteous, cooperative relations with teachers and fellow students.

4. Student works without disturbing others.

Criteria for determining grades for effort may include but are not limited to:

1. Student takes responsibility for having necessary tools and materials.

2. Student shows interest and initiative.

3. Student goes to work immediately, and completes assignments.

4. Student uses free time resourcefully.

Secondary Honor Roll 

Each secondary school shall post an Honor Roll.  To be eligible for the Honor Roll, a student must be enrolled at least “Half Time” in a KGBSD school.  A student with an “incomplete”, a “D”, or a failing grade in any course will not be eligible for Honor Roll that term.  All courses except Pass/Fail shall be counted in computing eligibility for the Honor Roll.   Honor Roll is defined as a TERM Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.  High Honor Roll is defined as a TERM GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Repeated Classes

With the approval of the principal or designee, a student may repeat a course in order to raise his/her grade.  The student shall receive credit only for taking the course once.  All attempts of the course will remain on the transcript with the designation “--”  shown in place of the lower semester grade(s). Quarter grades from all course attempts will remain in PowerSchool. The highest semester grade earned will be the permanent grade on the student's transcript. Only the highest semester grade(s) will be used in calculation of GPA or class standing.

Credit Recovery

A student who earns a grade percentage between 45% and 59%, on a KGBSD course, may request “Credit Recovery” rather than repeat the class.  Credit Recovery will take place during summer school of the same academic year in which the course was taken.  Exceptions to the summer school requirement may be made at the principal’s discretion.  Credit Recovery will require students to complete sufficient course content to earn an overall grade of 70%.  Students will not earn credit for a grade of less than 70%, nor may they earn a grade higher than 70% under Credit Recovery. Any course successfully completed under Credit Recovery will have the designation “CR” added to the course title.

KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Adoption Date:  10/13/99

Revised 01/12/22