Grading System

(Grades 3-8)

The following percentages and letter grades have been set forth by the Archdiocesan Department of Catholic Schools to be used for grading:

                                                100   -   97                                          A

                                                  96   -   93                                          A-

                                                  92   -   90                                          B+

                                                  89   -   87                                          B

                                                  86   -   85                                          B-

                                                  84   -   80                                          C+

                                                  79   -   75                                          C

                                                  74   -   70                                          C-

                                                  69   -   65                                          D

                                                  64   and below                                   F

• A     (100-93) Superior. Consistently completes all assignments and homework neatly, accurately, working beyond standard requirements. Actively participates in class discussions. Shows high retention and understanding of material covered.
• B      (92-85) Above Average.  Completes all assignments and homework neatly and accurately. Usually participates in class discussions. Shows retention and understanding of material covered.
• C      (84-70) Average.  Satisfactorily completes assignments and homework. Occasionally participates in class discussions. Shows sufficient retention and understanding of material covered.
• D      (69-65) Below average. Does not complete assignments or homework. Minimal participation in class discussions. Insufficient understanding and/or retention of material covered
• F      (64 and below) Unsatisfactory. Lack of effort. No class participation. Shows little or no understanding of material covered.

 (Grades 1 and 2)

The following marks are used to indicate progress in grades 1 and 2:

E       Exceeds grade level expectations

M     Meets grade level expectations

T       Time needed to meet grade level expectations​

(Kindergarten)

Progress reports are sent home in January and June. These reports offer parents an opportunity to understand their child's development.  Evaluation of each student is based upon mastery of a variety of developmental and academic skills such as religion, reading readiness, language progress, numbers, physical education and development, social studies, health and safety, art and work habits.​

Specialist Grades: these grades will be given in PE for Kindergarten to 8^th; Music for 1^st to 5^th and Spanish for 1^st to 6^th.

Marks from specialists will be as follows:

                           E       Exceeds grade level expectations

                           S       Satisfactory grade level progress

                           N      Needs improvement in meeting grade level progress​