IHA, Grading Systems



GRADING SYSTEMS

The Richland Parish School Board directs that evaluation of student progress be based on various aspects of performance as measured against standards for the respective grade or subject. The requirements for evaluation shall take into consideration the ability, aptitude, cultural background, and other characteristics of the student. Grading shall be based on achievement as it reflects a reasonable and conscientious effort on the part of the pupil to fulfill the requirements of the course, and the ability of the pupil as it relates to the pupil's demonstrated effort.

Grades shall be determined and reported in accordance with procedures outlined in the Pupil Progression Plan, as approved by the Board. Grading and reporting shall serve to show those concerned how a pupil is doing in his/her work. Grades shall not be used with the intent of rewarding or punishing a pupil.

GRADE ALTERATION

No School Board member, Superintendent, or school employee, including administrative and supervisory personnel, shall attempt, directly or indirectly, to influence, alter, or otherwise affect the grade received by a student from his teacher. However, a teacher's determination of a student's grade may be changed or altered when the Superintendent or designee has determined that the grade is in error, or that the grade is demonstrably inconsistent with the teacher's grading policy.

SUBJECTS AND METHOD OF GRADING (GRADES 1-12)

1) All students enrolled in special education courses (including gifted/talented and the educationally handicapped) will receive numerical grades at every level.

2) No student will be given numerical grades in remedial courses.

3) Numerical grades shall be given in the following skill areas. In all other courses, and S or U will be given.

Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3-5

Reading Reading Reading

Language Arts English English

Math Spelling Spelling

Math Math

Science

Social Studies

Grades 6-12

Numerical grades will be given in all courses except remedial ones.

Homework Value

The value of homework shall not exceed 25% in determining six-weeks averages.

Fifth Six Weeks Tests Fifth Six Weeks Homework

Test 1 90 90

Test 2 86 100

Test 3 98 100

Test 4 92 95

Test 5 83 385 ( 4 = 96

(4 = No. of graded assignments)

Test 6 98

547 ( 6 = 91

(6 = No. of tests)

Test Average 91 x .75 = 68.25

Homework Average 96 x .25 = 24.00

92.25 = 92 B - Six Week's Grade

Semester Exam

Comprehensive semester exams shall be given in grades 9-12. The exam shall represent 1/7 of the semester average. The semester average shall be computed by multiplying each six weeks grade by 2 and the semester exam grade by 1. This sum is then divided by 7.

Example: 1st 6 weeks grade: 80 x 2 = 160

2nd 6 weeks grade: 90 x 2 = 180

3rd 6 weeks grade: 85 x 2 = 170

Semester Exam 70 x 1 = 70

Sum 580

580.0 ( 7 = 82.8 Semester Grade: 83

Example: 4th 6 weeks grade: 85 x 2 = 170

5th 6 weeks grade: 95 x 2 = 190

6th 6 weeks grade: 80 x 2 = 160

Semester Exam 75 x 1 = 75

Sum 595

595 ( 7= 85.0 Semester Grade: 85

Session/Final Grade

The session or final grade for the school year will be determined by finding the sum of the first and second semester grades and divide by 2.

Example: First Semester Grade: 83

Second Semester Grade: 85

Sum 168

168 ( 2 = 84.0 Session/Final Grade: 84

Numerical Value and Letter Grades

The following numerical values shall be used to determine letter grades in Richland Parish Schools.

100 - 94.5 A (Excellent)

94.4 - 86.5 B (Above Average)

86.4 - 74.5 C (Average)

74.4 - 69.5 D (Below Average)

69.4 - 0 F (Failure)

Honors Program Grading System

The grading scale for honors courses is as follows:

92 - 100 A

84 - 91 B

73 - 83 C

68 - 72 D

Ref: La. Rev. Stat. Ann. ((17:81, 17:414.2; Parish Pupil Progression Plan; Board minutes, 9-6-88, 9-3-91.

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