About
Student academic achievement is based on mastery of the Learning Standards for each subject. These standards address the skills and concepts that are needed for successful performance in all grades.
Assignments, tests, projects, classroom activities, and other instructional activities will be designed so that the student’s performance indicates the level of mastery of the Learning Standards. The student’s mastery level of these standards will then be reflected in their classroom scores and report card grades.
Grading Scale
Grading Scale for Report Cards (Marking Period and Final Grades):
- K-5: Performance Level (DOE’s 5 point grading scale, see class assignment chart below)
- 6-8: Numeric (55-100%)
- Specials (Art, STEM, Science, Spanish, Computer Science, Gym, SEL, Health): Pass or Fail
Grading Scale for Class Assignments:
| Performance Level | Numerical Range |
|---|---|
| 5 Exceeding Standards (ME) | 95 % -100 % |
| 4 Above Standards (MA) |
85% - 94% |
| 3 Meeting Mastery (MT) | 75% - 84% |
| 2 Approaching Mastery (MP) | 65% - 74% |
| 1 Below Mastery (MB) | 55% - 64% |
Course Credit
Course Credit
- Grades K-5: Students receive a pass equivalent and earn credit for the course with a final course grade Level 2 or higher
- Grades 6-8: Students receive a pass equivalent and earn credit for the course with a final course grade 65% or higher
Measures of Performance for Report Card Grades
Student mastery of subjects may be assessed in many ways. It is not necessary to receive a grade for every paper produced. Teachers will provide feedback for their assignments and activities; however, this does not always need to be in the form of a grade.
Report card grades will be calculated using the following breakdown:
| Component | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|
| Performance Tasks* | 30% |
| Unit Assessments | 30% |
| Quizzes | 10% |
| Classwork | 20% |
| Homework | 10% |
*ELA & Social Studies (K-2) or Humanities (Grades 3-8) Performance Taks may include portfolio writing, on-
demand writing, projects, presentations, or other essays. Math (K-8) Performance Tasks may include portfolio pieces, projects, or presentations.
Rubrics
Rubrics will be provided for assigned writing pieces and special projects. These rubrics will explain what the task is, how to complete the task and how it will be scored.
Rubrics are given to students as a tool to guide them in completing their writing pieces. The rubric for any given writing assignment will be reviewed in class with the students. This will give them a better understanding of what is expected of them.
Late/Missing Work Policy
- Missing grades are reflected in Jupiter with an “m”.
- Students have 1 week from the date of the notification of missing assignment to submit for credit. Late homework is subject to a deduction in grade.
Report Cards
- Report Cards will be given out 3 times a year.
- Report cards will be available to parents via the My Student Portal. You can click on this link to access your child’s report card and grades: https://mystudent.nyc.
- Please let teachers know if you are unable to attend the parent-teacher conference times and a meeting can be scheduled for another date. A conversation regarding the student’s progress is encouraged between the parent and teacher.
2024-2025 Marking Periods
| Marking Period | Time Frame | PTC | Report Cards Distributed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9/5 – 11/27 | 11/7 Jupiter Progress Report to be distributed | 12/6 |
| 2 | 12/2 – 2/28 | 3/6 | 3/6 |
| 3 | 3/3 – 6/27 | 5/1 Promotion In Doubt Only | 6/26 |