ECPS Grading Practices Handbook (effective, July 1, 2023): The purpose of this handbook is to provide detailed guidance on the division-wide expectations for grading and the parameters impacting curriculum, instruction, and assessment. This handbook was developed by the Essex County Public Schools Grading Practices Committee during the 2022-2023 school year. Division-wide feedback was obtained through checkpoints, surveys, and side-by-side content area feedback sessions with grade-level and content area teachers to guide the creation of this handbook. The Chief Academic Officer and Senior Director of Teaching and Learning provided division-level oversight of this work.  

ECPS Homework Policy-IKB (effective, July 1, 2023): The Homework Policy was revised by the Essex County Public Schools Grading Practices Committee during the 2022-2023 school year. Division-wide feedback was obtained through checkpoints, surveys, and side-by-side feedback with staff. The policy was approved by the Essex County School Board on May 8, 2023. 

Our site will continue to be updated throughout the course of the year.

Interim and Report Card Timeline (effective, July 1, 2023): The purpose of the timeline is to provide detailed guidance on the division-wide deadlines for grade entry, comments, interim availability, and report card distribution. The Senior Director of Teaching and Learning and the Director of Accountability provide division-level oversight of this work. 

Our site will continue to be updated throughout the course of the year.