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 20, 2026, from 3:30 – 6:45 PM

Distribution of Progress Reports and Report Cards are as follows:

Progress Report	Report Card
1st Nine Weeks – September 9	1st Nine Weeks – October 20
2nd Nine Weeks – November 12	2nd Nine Weeks – January 12
3rd Nine Weeks – February 18	3rd Nine Weeks – March 23
4th Nine Weeks – April 20	4th Nine Weeks – May 27 (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. The final average for the semester course is determined by averaging all three reported grades during the semester’s two nine weeks. 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:

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)
D	B	F	C
2 points	6 points	0 points	8 points ÷5
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:

GRADE	QUALITY POINTS	QUALITY POINTS (AP Classes)
A	4.0	5.0
B	3.0	4.0
C	2.0	3.0
D	1.0	2.0
F	0	0
F*	0	0
I
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:

SUBJECT	GRADE ACHIEVED	QUALITY POINTS	CREDIT EARNED
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
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 for the administration of each student’s test. Any student who does not take the national AP test will be assessed a debt of $100.00.

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.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND AI-ENABLED WEARABLE DEVICES

Chalmette High School recognizes that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a valuable educational tool when used appropriately. AI may support student learning by helping students study concepts, practice skills, organize information, or receive feedback. AI is intended to assist learning. It should not replace a student’s own thinking, creativity, judgment, or academic work.

Students are expected to submit work that reflects their own knowledge, ideas, writing, voice, and understanding.

Students may not submit work created primarily by Artificial Intelligence as their own. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Essays, written responses, and research paper
• Discussion posts or journal entries
• Short-answer or extended-response assignments
• Homework or classwork
• Computer programming or coding assignments
• Artwork, graphics, videos, or other multimedia projects
• Lab reports or data analysis
• Translations, summaries, or paraphrased assignments intended to represent the student’s own work
• Any other assignment completed by AI in place of the student’s own effort

AI-Enabled Wearable Devices

For the privacy, safety, and security of students and staff, AI-enabled wearable devices, including Meta Smart Glasses or similar devices capable of recording, photographing, livestreaming, or accessing AI assistants, are not permitted on campus or during any school-sponsored activity.

Students found wearing or using prohibited AI-enabled wearable devices during the school day may be subject to disciplinary action, and the device

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
• 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, behavior, and attendance requirements.

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.