Elementary School
Grades earned by elementary Special Education students reflect the implementation of the accommodations and modifications indicated in a student’s IEP.
The IEP team determines the type and nature of accommodations and modifications necessary for a student’s success.
Grade reports reflect a reference to the performance and progress noted on the IEP progress report through a Modified Grade marking (M). All students on IEPs will also have attached to the report card, the progress report for IEP goals worked on during that grading period.
Middle School
Middle School School students can earn both regular and modified letter grades.
A student’s IEP must indicate if grades will be modified.
The IEP team determines the accommodations and modifications necessary for the student’s success.
The general education teacher with consultation from the school administrator and special education teacher determines if the degree of curricular modification required will meet the minimum standard for earning a regular grade. If it is determined that the degree of modification does not meet the minimum standard, the student will earn a modified grade. If that determination is made and the student’s IEP does not indicate the grade will be modified, the IEP team must meet to revise the IEP as appropriate.
Modified grades must be coded with an “M” on report cards by placing an “M” after the course name.
High School
High School students can earn both regular and modified letter grades.
A student’s IEP must indicate if grades will be modified.
The IEP team determines the accommodations and modifications necessary for the student’s success.
The general education teacher with consultation from the school administrator and special education teacher determines if the degree of curricular modification required will meet the minimum standard for earning a regular grade. If it is determined that the degree of modification does not meet the minimum standard, the student will earn a modified grade. If that determination is made and the student’s IEP does not indicate the grade will be modified, the IEP team must meet to revise the IEP as appropriate.
Modified grades must be coded with an “M” after the course description on the student’s transcript.
Students who receive modified grades in any course required for graduation will receive a modified diploma. “Modified diplomas reflect modified curriculum as based on the individual student’s IEP and Transition Plans. Students can earn a regular diploma if they earn regular grades in replacement classes that meet the graduation requirements (i.e. a modified English class can be replaced by an approved class that will meet the graduation requirement). In some cases a modified course can prepare a student to take the regular class with success at a later time. Parents and students must be made aware that students can complete High School on a different timeline through the year a student turns 21 and receive a regular diploma if they have met the required criterion.
A student’s IEP must indicate the type of diploma the student is currently working toward on the Consideration of Special Factors page under Transition Services: Graduation.
The following diploma options are available:
Regular Diploma (The Oregon Diploma)
Modified Diploma
Extended Diploma
Alternative Certificate
Modified Curriculum
Curriculum is considered modified when the individualized changes made to the curriculum are substantial, falling below the minimum content or standard for which a student can earn a regular grade. These substantial modifications are made to provide student opportunities to participate meaningfully and productively in general education learning experiences and environments.
Failing Grades
When a student on an IEP is failing one or more classes, the IEP team will convene to review the IEP and determine whether there are accommodations, modifications and/or supplementary services needed to support the student’s academic progress.
The Prior Written Notice of Special Education Action and Meeting notes will be used to document decisions, and factors relating to student failure to succeed.
An IEP revision will be completed if determined necessary to ensure student receives FAPE.
Transfer Students
High School Students who transfer into the district with modified course work on their transcripts will require an IEP team review meeting to share with parents the Scappoose School District Modified Diploma plan, and ensure there is full understanding about the diploma plan for their student. This meeting will require documentation of the meeting and the decision with parent signature.