ELEMENTARY GRADING
GUIDELINES
2015 - 2016
NISD ELEMENTARY GRADING GUIDELINES
Thank you to the following for their service on the
Elementary Task Force:
Malinda Lindsey- District Support Center
Teachers: April Solomon, Kayla Walker, Rebecca Vose, Antanesha Dyer,
Nakendra Matthews, Erin McGee, Belinda Ordaz, Elisabeth Hutchens, Melody
Jenkins, Teddy Farley, Brenda Fouse, Ashley Hankin, Karen Fancher, Stacie
Adkins, Erin Watson, Lisa Beale, Bryan Matzke, Tonya Turnage
NISD ELEMENTARY GRADING GUIDELINES
Pre-K
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Parent conferences at least 2 times a year based on checklist/benchmark/. Example:
Curriculum/Pre-K guideline assessment
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Letter grades (E, S, N, U)
Kindergarten
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Parent conferences at least 2 times a year based on checklist/benchmark/. Example:
Curriculum/Pre-K guideline assessment
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BOY –MAP Measure Academic Progress Report
MOY-MAP Measure Academic Progress Report
EOY-MAP Measure Academic Progress Report
Letter grades (E, S, N, U)
Grades 1 – 5
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Parent conferences at least 2 times a year based on report card, common assessments.
Grades will be reflective of the TEKS aligned curriculum.
For each six-week grading period a minimum of 6 daily grades with a maximum of 15 daily
grades for all subject areas (reading, language arts, math, science, social studies). ).
o not to include homework or spelling tests
o Suggested Reading grades can include grades taken from grade level passages or tests,
reading response activities, vocabulary assessments and the rigor level of TEKS
For each six-week grading period a minimum of 3 major grades for all subject areas (reading,
language arts, math science, social studies).Actual grades will be recorded and posted at least
once each week per subject area.
The semester average will be an average of the previous three six-weeks’ grades.
Yearly averages will be the average of the two semester grades.
Progress reports will be the average of the first three weeks’ grades.
Following an absence, the student will receive one day for each day absent to make-up work.
Grades 1 – 2
EIE (Local) promotion to the next grade level shall be based on an overall average of 70 on a scale of 100
based on course-level, grade-level standards (essential knowledge and skills) for all subject areas and a
grade of 70 or above in language arts, reading and mathematics
NISD ELEMENTARY GRADING GUIDELINES
Grades 3 - 5
EIE (Local) In grades 1–8, promotion to the next grade level shall be based on an overall average of 70 on
a scale of 100 based on course-level, grade-level standards (essential knowledge and skills) for all subject
areas and a grade of 70 or above in language arts and mathematics.
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A student must score at least 70% on the re-evaluation to demonstrate mastery of the Texas
Essential Knowledge Skills (TEKS). A grade of 70 is the maximum that can be earned on the reevaluation and is recorded to demonstrate that mastery. If a student fails to demonstrate mastery
on the re-evaluation of the TEKS, the h. Reteach/ retest opportunities will be reflected next to
grades in Gradespeed with a “R” next to it. **These opportunities will be provided during class
time, using different methods of instruction.
Grades 1 – 5: Weighted Grades
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Grades weighted: Daily grades are 50%; Major grades are 50%
Common Assessment- assess students' knowledge and skills in core content areas based on district scope
and sequence for the designated time period. (ie. unit, 6 weeks, etc.)
Benchmark Assessment- an assessment that will evaluate or check for student performance as compared
to STAAR. Note: Elementary Benchmarks will be utilized as a diagnostic tool and curriculum mastery
TEKS reflected and taught in NISD scope and sequence for 1st semester will be graded and recorded on
4th 6 Weeks
Assessment
Assessment
Period
Grade Recorded
Grade/Content Assessed
1st and 2nd Math
3rd- Math, Reading, Science
1st Common Assessment
October
2nd 6 Weeks
4th –Math, Reading, Writing, Science
5th – Math, Reading, Science
K- 2nd Math
3rd- Math, Reading, Science
2nd Common Assessment
December
3rd 6 Weeks
4th –Math, Reading, Writing, Science
5th – Math, Reading, Science
K- 2nd Math
2nd - Reading
3rd Benchmark Assessment
February
4th 6 Weeks
3rd- Math, Reading, Science
4th –Math, Reading, Writing, Science
5th – Math, Reading, Science
K- 2nd- Math,
4th Common Assessment
April
5th 6 Weeks
2nd -Reading
Students receiving special education services, follow all grading practices unless noted in the IEP.
NISD ELEMENTARY GRADING GUIDELINES
Elementary Homework Guidelines: Grading
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All homework impacts learning and will be assessed, but not recorded as a grade.
Homework should be assessed by the teacher and returned to the student in time to impact
learning. That is, homework should be returned prior to a common assessment so meaningful
learning can occur.
Electives (Physical Ed. and Music)
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Students in Kindergarten will receive alpha grades with the following ledger:
E = Excellent S = Satisfactory N = Needs Improvement U = Unsatisfactory
Students in grades 1st-5th will receive numeric grades. Grades will be based on skills assessments
only.
Conduct Grading Scale
The student is assessed on conduct by each teacher. The conduct grade indicates how well the student is performing
in classroom citizenship. Conduct marks may affect eligibility for participation in school activities; poor conduct
interferes with a student's ability to learn in class. The following letter system is used to report a student's conduct:
Mark
E
S
Assessment
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
N
U
Unsatisfactory
Description
The student displays an excellent
attitude, excellent work
habits and overall conduct, is
cooperative, and consistently
observes school rules and
regulations.
The student displays a good attitude,
good work habits and overall
conduct, is cooperative, and
generally observes school rules and
regulations.
The student does not consistently
display a good attitude, good work
habits and overall conduct.
The student displays a poor attitude
and is consistently uncooperative.
The student disrupts class and shows
little respect for school and
classroom rules and regulations.