Grading Policy

Grading Scales:

Student grades are evaluative and descriptive tools that help communicate what they learned. 

Student mastery is reflected in the following performance levels:

Level 4:  Excels in Standards (Above grade level)

90% and above

Level 3:  Proficient (On grade level)

89% - 73%

Level 2:  Below Standards (Approaching grade level)

72% - 56%

Level 1:  Well Below Standards (Far below standards)

Below 55%

Grades for Art will have designations of:  Pass (P) (65-100) or Fail (F) (64-1)

Grades for Academic and Personal Behaviors will have designations of: 

Excellent (E) Good (G) Satisfactory (S) Needs Improvement (N)

Report Cards

Report cards will be distributed three times a year (November, March, June).

In the rare situation that a student has not had the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of the course content and skills due to extenuating circumstances, NYC Public Schools may award one of following special marks as a grade on the Report Card:

New or Recently Admitted Students:

Students who enroll in school after it has started may have missed assignments or assessments needed to generate a complete course grade for a given marking period. These students may be given a grade of ‘NL’ to indicate this circumstance.  In addition, ‘NL’ may be given in cases where there is insufficient information to determine whether a student has met standards. 

English Language Learner (ELL) Students:

For ELL students, the grading policy will consider the student’s English as a New Language (ENL) proficiency level, and will include opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery of the NYSED Learning Standards in their native language. 

Students with Disabilities (SWD) Students:

Students with disabilities receive progress reports on their annual goals. Progress reports are distributed at the same time as report cards and reflect the likelihood that a student will meet their annual goals or has already met their annual goals. Progress reports do not replace report cards for students with disabilities.

Considerations for Student Progress & Improvement: 

Throughout the school day, students will have the opportunity to improve their  proficiency level.  

This might include: 

complete missing work

revise assignments

show evidence of what they know and can do, rather than completion of a specific task