IKA-R

REGULATION

GRADING / ASSESSMENT  SYSTEMS

Subject  Grade

The subject grade should be based upon student achievement of the content of the course.  The teacher will establish a reasonable standard for achievement in each of the subjects.  If at any time the teacher is in doubt that this standard is either too high or too low, the teacher should discuss the matter with the principal.

The teacher will establish a uniform system of grading.  This system is based upon attainment of what the teacher establishes as a reasonable standard of achievement for the course.  Content of the course shall be set up to be measured by numerical values and/or grade point equivalents and/or letter grade equivalents.  Final grades shall be reported as letter grade equivalents on report cards for pupils in grades three through twelve (3-12).  The following scale will serve as a guide for the distribution of grades but reasonable alternative letter grades may be approved at the District level:

90% through 100%   equals A     equals 4.0

80% through 89%     equals B     equals 3.0

70% through 79%     equals C     equals 2.0

60% through 69%     equals D     equals 1.0

0-59%                       equals​​​​​​​ F     equals 0.0

Subject achievement for pupils in grades kindergarten (K) through second (2nd) shall be reported as follow:

Excellent equals​​​​​​​ E

Satisfactory equals S

Needs improvement equals N

Teachers of students in grades kindergarten (K) through second (2nd) may use plus "+" or "-" to further distinguish content learning.

The following should be observed in implementing a grading system:

A.  The grading system should be consistent within the class for the entire year.

B.  The student should understand the system thoroughly, such as, the content on which the grade for the course depends, the weight attached to various phases of the material, the manner in which the letter grade is devised, and the meaning of the final letter grade which is sent home as a report to the parent.

C.  If a teacher from year to year consistently promotes classes with predominantly high or low grades for the majority of the pupils in each class, then such practice causes parental and pupil difficulties when comparing grades between classes as well as for the other teachers of the same grade or course and for the succeeding teacher.  If a teacher consistently finds the grades high or low for a large percent of the class, then the teacher should consult with the principal and evaluate their established standards of achievement and grading system.

D.  Grades on basic subjects must not be awarded or upheld based upon disciplinary problems, work habits, or conduct.

Report  Cards  and  Records

Generally, an average of two (2) grades per week should be kept in numerical values in the teacher's grade book for each subject.  Average numerical values for the quarter will also be recorded in the grade book.

Grade reports to the parents are made on a quarterly basis.  Report cards include an explanation of the system of marks used.