Grading Policy and Procedures
PROGRESS REPORTING AND EVALUATION
The most effective communication between parents/guardians and teachers is, and has always been, the conference. However, because this means of communication is not possible in all cases, a report card is issued to report the student’s achievement.
Our Report Card Conference Night is Tuesday, October 18, 2022, from 3:30 – 6:45 P.M. Distribution of Progress Reports and Report Cards are as follows:
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Progress Report |
Report Card |
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1st Nine Weeks – September 9 |
1st Nine Weeks – October 15 |
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2nd Nine Weeks – November 6 |
2nd Nine Weeks – January 14 |
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3rd Nine Weeks – February 6 |
3rd Nine Weeks – March 25 |
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4th Nine Weeks – April 11 |
4th Nine Weeks – May 23 (mailed home) |
The following grade explanation is provided on each report card.
A – 4 quality points – Excellent S – Satisfactory
B – 3 quality points – Very Good U – Unsatisfactory
C – 2 quality points – Satisfactory I – Incomplete
D – 1 quality point – Needs Improvement
F – 0 quality points – Failure
F* – Not Eligible for credit due to excessive absences
Students will receive report cards each 9 weeks. The student will receive 2 nine weeks grades each semester, along with a final exam grade. Students also receive a current academic progress report mid-way each nine weeks period. The final average for the semester course is determined by averaging all three reported grades during the semester’s two nine week periods. However, a student must achieve a passing grade in 2 of the 3 reported areas and achieve a minimum grade point average of 1.0. For the final average, each grade issued at the 9 weeks period counts as 40% of the final grade (80% total), and the final exam counts as 20% of the final grade.
Example:
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Quarter 1 1st 9 weeks grading period 40% |
Quarter 2 2nd 9 weeks grading period 40% |
Final Exam 20% |
Average Quarter 1, Quarter 2, & Final Exam (all 3 grades) |
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D |
B |
F |
C |
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2 points |
6 points |
0 points |
8 points ÷5 |
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A |
F |
F |
F** |
|
8 points |
0 points |
0 points |
** |
|
D |
D |
C |
D |
|
2 points |
2 points |
2 points |
6 points ÷5 |
**Must pass 2 of the 3 reported grades.
Conduct grades, S and U, are also included in the reporting process.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
Grade point average is determined by averaging grades achieved (A,B,C,D,F, or F*) in all courses. The total number of courses in which a student received a grade is divided into the total number of quality points which represents the grade point average. Quality points are equated as follows:
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GRADE |
QUALITY POINTS |
QUALITY POINTS (AP Classes) |
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A |
4.0 |
5.0 |
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B |
3.0 |
4.0 |
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C |
2.0 |
3.0 |
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D |
1.0 |
2.0 |
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F |
0 |
0 |
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F* |
0 |
0 |
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I |
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S or U |
F* indicates Not Eligible for credit due to excessive absences
I indicates an incomplete credit
S or U grades are recorded for conduct only and are not computed in the GPA
Grade point averages are computed at the end of each semester. Provided a passing grade (A,B,C,D) is achieved, 1 course credit is granted for each semester completed. The method in determining grade point average is indicated as follows:
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SUBJECT |
GRADE ACHIEVED |
QUALITY POINTS |
CREDIT EARNED |
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English I |
A |
4 |
1.00 |
|
Algebra I |
B |
3 |
1.00 |
|
Physical Science |
C |
2 |
1.00 |
|
Physical Education |
F |
0 |
0.00 |
|
Technical Reading |
C |
2 |
1.00 |
|
Technical Math |
B |
3 |
1.00 |
|
Civics |
C |
2 |
1.00 |
|
IBCA |
C |
2 |
1.00 |
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TOTAL |
|
18 |
7.00 |
18.00 Quality Points ÷ 8 Subjects = 2.25 Grade Point Average
In the above example, the student took eight courses in one year and passed seven. All eight courses were recorded and computed in the grade point average. As shown, the eight courses were divided into the total number of quality points and the student has a 2.25 grade point average. This student has earned seven credits toward graduation.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
An additional quality point is granted for passing grades in Advanced Placement courses. Any student enrolled in an Advanced Placement course is required to take the Advanced Placement Exam on the national test date. St. Bernard Parish School Board pays $97.00 for the administration of each student’s test. Any student who does not take the national AP test will be assessed a debt of $97.00.
If a student transfers into Chalmette High, additional quality points will be granted only for those Advanced Placement courses in the course offerings of St. Bernard Parish Schools.
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Chalmette High School partners with Nunez Community College to offer Dual Enrollment courses. Dual Enrollment courses offer a great opportunity for students to
- Complete college-level courses while in high school, increasing the chance of graduating from college early
- Prepare for college-level learning before enrolling full-time in college
- Take courses that may be transferable to colleges and universities across the state
- Earn Industry-Based Credentials and training that will allow them to be employable after graduation
- Have access to college resources, facilities, and services such as advising, career counseling, and mentoring.
In order to be eligible for the dual enrollment program, all applicants must meet the specific course/program's academic requirements, have a clean discipline record, and not have excessive absences.
HOMEWORK POLICY
Students are assigned homework to review concepts, prepare for the next day’s lesson, practice specific skills, etc. Students are expected to complete any and all assignments given by the teachers. Failure to do so may result in consequences provided by the teacher and in a lower overall grade for the grading period. Parents/guardians are encouraged to ask their students about homework assignments and assist the students in completing the work if necessary.