Grading policies are essential to ensure that students, families, and teachers have a shared understanding of how and when feedback on content mastery and skill development will be given. It is important to recognize that grades reflect a student’s comprehension and competence in a given subject, their progress throughout a course and their ability to acquire new skills. Grades are regularly provided on report cards during the school year to help students and families track academic progress. At the end of a term, a final grade is issued.
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The evaluation of student academic progress will be founded on the mastery of the Next Generation Standards and instructional objectives, as articulated in the standards for each subject. These objectives align with the Next Generation Standards and encompass the skills and concepts necessary for careers and college readiness and P.S. 134 the curriculum is designed to provide a well rounded education to all students. The school focuses on not only academic achievement but also on the overall development of each student. In addition to the core subjects, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies the school offers physical education, visual arts, computer science and technology.
The school ensures that grading is appropriate and transparent with teachers documenting how grades are determined. P.S. 134 is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing learning environment that prepares students for future success.
The grades eligible for use on report cards are 1, 2, 3, or 4, with no plus or minus signs. Interpretation of grades is as follows:
Grades K-5
Level 1: 64 and below = Well Below Standards
Level 2: 65-79 = Below Standards
Level 3: 80-92 = Proficient
Level 4: 93-100 = Excels in Standards
How Courses will be Graded:
Grades K-1
Assessments (summative and formative) 40%
Classwork/work habits 50%
Homework 10%
(Exceptions will be made in submitting classwork and homework if a child is out sick.)
Grades 2-5
Assessments (summative and formative) 60%
Classwork/work habits 30%
Homework 10%
(Exceptions will be made in submitting classwork and homework if a child is out sick.)
Promotion is the process by which teachers determine if students are ready for and have demonstrated proficiency in the content and skills to be successful in the next grade level. The NYCDOE’s student promotion policy, defined in Chancellor’s Regulation A-501, ensures that students have the supports they need to build a strong foundation in math and literacy before entering the next grade level. In accordance with A-501, schools establish promotion benchmarks, or academic standards, which students must meet to advance to the next grade level at the end of the school year. Throughout the year, teachers and principals regularly review students’ academic performance and identify students who, even with additional support and interventions, may be at risk of not meeting the promotion benchmarks for their grade level. Each student’s academic progress is assessed holistically, using multiple measures. Consistent attendance is vital to your child meeting promotional standards and their academic achievement. Attendance is not formally graded.
Promotion decisions are made by each school principal based on multiple measures of student readiness for the next grade level in English and Math.. Teachers review student work from the school year to identify students who may not be ready for the work of the next grade in English language arts and/or math, even with support. Mid-February parents will be formally notified if their child is at-risk of not being promoted to the next grade based on English and/or Math performance. These students will be identified for additional supports in the area(s) of need. Students whose work shows they are ready for the next grade are promoted by the principal in June. If a student’s work shows they may not be ready for the next grade level, the teacher completes and scores the portfolio. The principal makes the promotion decision based on the portfolio results. If your student is not promoted in June based on their portfolio results, your student is required to participate in summer learning. At the end of summer, the school reviews the progress of the student, and the principal makes the final promotion decision.