Grading

In accordance with the policy of the board of education the following grading system will be used for all subjects, including special education:

90 - 100 =   A
80 - 89 =    B
70 - 79 =    C
60 - 69 =    D
59 - Below = F

A grade mark of 'I' is an incomplete and will be changed when the course is completed within the time limit set by the teacher.

Teachers who find that an excessive number of students are earning A's and B's may wish to examine and modify their methods of grading. Teachers who find that an excessive number of students are earning D's and F's may wish to examine and modify their methods of grading.

Exemption Policy

Students who fulfill the following attendance requirements and earn the following grade point average may be exempt from the semester tests:

In considering days missed, all absences, excused and unexcused will be counted except absences because of school-sponsored activities. An exempted student has the option to take the test and the score on the test will be included in the final grade only if it improves the grade.