Grading Policy

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. 

• Grades K–5: Performance Level using NYC Public Schools’ five-point grading scale (ME, MA, MT, MP, MB)
• Grades 6–8: Numerical Grade
• Special Area Courses (Art, STEM, Physical Education, Health, Library, Music, etc.): Pass or Fail

• Grades K-5: A final course mark of MP (Approaching Standards) or higher is considered passing. 
• Grades 6-8: A final numeric course mark of 65% or higher is considered passing.  

• 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  

• Work missed due to absence: Teachers will identify which assignments need to be made up. Required work should generally be completed within 3 school days of the student’s return. Additional time may be provided for extended absences or extenuating circumstances.
• Work not completed during class: When a student is present and has been provided reasonable time and support, teachers may provide a limited opportunity, generally through the next school day, to complete the work. After that time, teachers are not required to reopen or re-grade the assignment.
• Late homework: Homework submitted late for reasons other than an absence may receive partial credit.

• M – Missing: Required work was not completed or submitted. For grade calculation purposes, an M carries the schoolwide minimum value of 45%. Whether the assignment may still be completed depends on the timelines above.
• E – Excused: The assignment does not need to be completed and does not affect the student’s grade.
• NC – Not Completed: The assignment was not attempted or incomplete. The assignment cannot be made up.  
• Numerical Grade: The assignment has been scored. The minimum numerical score recorded for a graded assignment is 45%.

• Students may have opportunities to revise or reassess eligible major assignments, projects, or assessments to demonstrate improved understanding.
• Students may be expected to complete additional practice, reflection, or teacher-directed support before revising or reassessing. This should generally occur within 5 school days of receiving the graded assignment.
• Formative assessments, such as quizzes or quick checks, are generally not individually revised or reassessed. Students will have additional opportunities to demonstrate learning through future assignments and assessments.
• Extra credit is not offered. Students are encouraged to complete assigned work and use eligible revision or reassessment opportunities to demonstrate improved learning.

• Students may have opportunities to revise or reassess eligible major assignments, projects, or assessments to demonstrate improved understanding.
• Students may be expected to complete additional practice, reflection, or teacher-directed support before revising or reassessing. This should generally occur within 5 school days of receiving the graded assignment.
• Formative assessments, such as quizzes or quick checks, are generally not individually revised or reassessed. Students will have additional opportunities to demonstrate learning through future assignments and assessments.
• Extra credit is not offered. Students are encouraged to complete assigned work and use eligible revision or reassessment opportunities to demonstrate improved learning.