Grading

GRADING

CRANSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Explanation of Marking System  SCHOLARSHIP 97-100 A+ SUPERIOR 73-76 C AVERAGE S SATISFACTORY 93-96 A EXCELLENT 70-72 C- LOW AVERAGE U UNSATISFACTORY 90-92 A- OUTSTANDING 65-69 D BELOW AVERAGE W WITHDRAWAL 87-89 B+ VERY GOOD 64-51 F FAILURE I INCOMPLETE 83-86 B GOOD 50-0 F- FAILURE M MEDICAL 80-82 B- ABOVE AVERAGE P PASS 77-79 C+ HIGH AVERAGE N AUDIT-NO CREDIT Students are marked on the basis of their ability to do the work of the group to which they are assigned.  A QUARTERLY SCHOLARSHIP GRADE (Q) is reported for your information, but the final credit is determined by the CUMULATIVE SCHOLARSHIP GRADE (CU) reflecting the work done from the beginning of the year to the end of the period when the grade is reported.  The FINAL SCHOLARSHIP GRADE (FG) is made part of the permanent school record. EFFORT (EF) / CITIZENSHIP (CT) 1 VERY COMMENDABLE 2 SATISFACTORY 3 UNSATISFACTORY EFFORT Students receive a mark of 1, 2, or 3 in effort according to the extent to which they: §  Work well according to abilities §  Prepare work well and on time §  Use time effectively §  Give attention to explanations and discussions §  Make and effort to participate in classroom procedures §  Make up work missed due to class absence §  Try to carry out directions CITIZENSHIP Students receive a mark of 1, 2, or 3 in citizenship according to the extent to which they: §  Are polite and courteous to fellow students and teachers §  Can be depended upon to do the right thing §  Get along with other people §  Are willing to cooperate for the best interest of all §  Show willingness to accept constructive criticism §  Accept responsibility COMMENTS Students may receive up to three narrative comments for each class at progress report time.  Quarterly Report Cards may also include up to two narrative comments for each class for a better understanding of progress.