Chapter 5-2 - Grading Policies

Introduction:

Grade Integrity and Grade Books​

​​The teacher of each course determines the grade that each student receives, subject to the school's grading policy and expectations. Except in cases of clerical or mechanical error, fraud, bad faith, or incompetence, the grade is final. If an administrator suspects fraud or bad faith, he or she must consult with the Departm​ent of Catholic Schools​ before any action is taken. If a grading error is discovered after grades are submitted, the grade may be corrected only with the written consent and collaboration of both the teacher and school administration.

A teacher's grade book (either a hard copy or electronic copy) is to be kept confidential and inaccessible to students.

At the end of each school year, or upon a teacher's termination or resignation​ before the end of the school year, the teacher's grade book (either a hard copy or electronic copy), along with its legend or explanation of the grading scale, becomes the property of the school and will be ​​​​retained by the school for at least five years. See the "Teacher Grade Books" entry in the Record Retention Schedule (sorted by category​​ and record type​​​).​

An Excerpt from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Administrative Handbook. Updated: 7-21-21. Please see Chapter 11-3-13 - Grade Integrity and Grade Books.

Chapter Outline:

• Chapter 5-2 - Grading Policies

  • Section 5-2-1 - Assessments

  • Section 5-2-2 - Grading Scale

  • Section 5-2-3 - Grade Reporting

  • Section 5-2-4 - Make-Up Work/Absences

  • Section 5-2-5 - Course Deficiency / Failure

  • Section 5-2-6 - Conduct/ Citizenship Grades

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