Reporting Student Progress
The archdiocesan standards-based report card serves as the official means to communicate student academic progress, work habits, and behavior to parents/guardians. This report card is designed to effectively partner with parents/guardians and meet local reporting requirements.
Purpose of Report Cards
The primary purpose of report cards is to provide clear and comprehensive communication regarding student progress in achieving learning goals. Marks for content area subjects should accurately reflect student mastery of grade-level standards. Work habits, including homework completion and behavior, will be recorded separately in their respective sections.
Report Card Schedule
Saint Jane Frances School operates on a trimester system, with each term lasting approximately 12 weeks. This system allows teachers ample time to assess each child's accomplishments and needs, particularly in Kindergarten and 1st grade. Report cards for Grades K-8 will be issued three times a year at Parent-Teacher Conferences in November, one week after the 2nd term ends, and on the last day of school. Specific dates can be found in the school calendar.
Absence Policy
According to Archdiocesan policy, when a student is absent for an extended period, such as fifteen (15) days during a trimester grading period, official grades may be withheld. The decision to withhold grades is made at the discretion of the principal in consultation with the teacher.
Progress Reports
Progress reports will be published on Schoolspeak in the middle of each trimester. Parents are required to digitally sign the progress report. If there are concerns about the student's progress, it is recommended to schedule an appointment with the teacher at this time.
Viewing Grades
Grades can be viewed on Schoolspeak.com at any time. It is the responsibility of parents to stay informed about their child(ren)'s progress.
Interim Reports
Students whose grades are deemed unacceptable between Progress Reports and Report Cards will receive an Interim Report from the teacher. Parents are asked to review this report with their child, sign it, and return it the next school day. It is recommended to schedule an appointment with the teacher at this time.
