Grading

Report cards will be issued approximately one week after the quarterly marking period ends and published to the Aspen student/parent portal. Report cards will include an academic grade and a social expectation grade for each subject. The Social expectation grade is determined using the social expectation rubric. 

Marking Periods 2026-2027   

Quarter 1: Aug 31  - Nov 5  (45 days) 

Quarter 2: Nov 6  - Jan 25 (45 days) 

Quarter 3: Jan 26  - Apr 7 (45 days) 

Quarter 4: Apr 8  - June 17 (45 days) 

➤  Honor Roll:  To be eligible for the Honor Roll, students must receive grades in at least six courses at Mt. Hope High School. The Honor Roll is computed four times each year based on quarterly grades. Students who earn a cumulative B average with no grade lower than a C will be placed on the Honor Roll. Students who earn a cumulative A- average or above with no grade lower than a C will be identified as achieving high honors. 

➤  AP Testing:  Students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses are expected to take the AP exams in the spring. Registration for AP exams takes place in early fall. Failure to take the AP exam will result in the surrender of AP weight and status on the student’s transcript. Specific AP test dates are determined by the College Board and given in May. 

➤  Class Rank:  For college admission purposes, a temporary class rank is computed at the end of the eleventh grade. The final rank, from which the class valedictorian and salutatorian are determined, is computed at the conclusion of the third quarter of a student’s senior year. 

➤  Incomplete Grades:  Under extenuating circumstances, a teacher may request permission from the Principal to issue an incomplete grade for a student. Since an incomplete grade cannot be a final grade, it is the responsibility of the student to arrange a schedule with the teacher to complete his or her missed work within two weeks of the end of the quarter. The teacher will then finalize the student’s incomplete grade and report it to the guidance office.