Grading Policy Release APRIL 28, 2020
Grading Policy Release
Dear Families,
I am pleased to announce that today, the City has released the grading policy that will be in place for the remainder of this school year. Please see attached letter from the Chancellor that outlines this policy.
This citywide grading policy attempts to address our school’s effort to balance flexibility and student’s academic engagement without penalizing any child for the challenges or trauma they may be experiencing. In summary, teachers will determine students’ final grades based on a holistic review of student progress (both before and after we started remote learning). Attendance is not a factor in students’ grades, though students should continue to report their daily attendance so that our student engagement team can do appropriate outreach and align supports for students in need. No student will receive a failing final grade.
•K-5th Grade: Students receive final grades of either “Meets Standards” or “Needs Improvement”
•6th-8th Grade: Students receive final grades of “Meets Standards”, Needs Improvement, or “Course in Progress”, if additional time is needed to complete the course
Please review the Chancellor’s attached letter for the full information available at this time, including a link to a FAQ. Translated versions of this letter will also be available on the DOE’s website: www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/coronavirus-update.
We will discuss this policy at tomorrow’s PTA meeting so please bring any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Bryanna Velazquez