GRADING POLICY
The primary purpose of assessments and evaluations is to determine the extent to which a student has achieved success in terms of Course Objectives. This level of achievement is to be determined through a systematic process and conveyed to the student and his/her parents in the form of a letter grade.
Maria Regina School grades may serve as a motivating factor. Until an individual become inner-directed, a grade is necessary to encourage the student to achieve academically. To the students, the value of an assignment is determined by the weight it will carry on determining the grade. The teacher must constantly approach grading as a positive means of measuring achievement and encouraging a student’s sense of self-worth. While grades do not normally reflect behavior, teachers are permitted to make participation grade part of the overall academic grade and to take points away from this grade when the student disrupts the academic flow of the class or fails to bring needed materials to class.
Daily class work, tests and quizzes, class participation, homework assignment, projects, and attendance are all considered factors in determining a student’s grades. Excessive absences may seriously affect a student’s grades. Maria Regina School follows the Archdiocesan grading policy (see
grading scale elswhere in this Parent Student handbook for more details related to letter grading).
EXAMINATION POLICY
Academic subjects are a major tool for determining the extent to which a student has achieved success in terms of course objectives. Testing is conducted on a regular basis in each subject area with particular emphasis on comprehensive trimester midterm exams. Exams are weighted according to individual teachers. The dates of trimester exams are indicated on the school calendar. No make-up exams will be administered in the event of an unexcused absence. It is imperative that all financial obligations be fulfilled and current in order for students to participate in their trimester exams. Students who are excluded for financial reasons may make up exams only at the discretion of the administration. In addition, NO report card will be released to parent(s) for any student(s) with financial obligations not completed by the end of each trimester.
