Policy 2624 GRADING

I.	Grading System

	The Board believes that student achievement should be evaluated and reported 		both in respect to the achievement of other students and in respect to the ability 		of the individual student.  The Board authorizes the following:

	1.	A letter-grade system of grading shall be used to evaluate student mastery 		of the content objectives of the course in relation to the achievement of 			other students enrolled in the course.

	2.	A numerical coefficient system of grading shall be used to indicate student 		performance in relation to hi/her own ability to achieve the objectives of 			the course.

II.	Grouping of Students

	The Board believes that marks should reflect a student’s performance with 		respect to his/her abilities, interests, aptitudes, and future plans.  To facilitate this 		practice, the Board authorizes the grouping of students according to any or all of 		these criteria for the purposes of improving instruction.  It is understood that such 	grouping will not result in a restriction upon the ability of a student in any group to 	earn a desirable grade.  It is assumed that the pattern of grades assigned will not 	differ significantly from group to group.

	It is also assumed that, in principle, enrollment in such groups is at the discretion 		of the student and/or parent(s).  Criteria established to restrict such enrollment 		shall be based upon empirical evidence, and subject to approval by the  Board.

III.	Criteria Included In Grades

	The Board recognizes that, due to differences inherent in the various academic 		disciplines, some differences will exist between the grading policies adopted by 		the respective departments.  However, the Board directs that such departmental 		policies be formulated.  Also, that each shall include at least the following factors.

	1.	Class Work:	The extent to which a student performs required tasks within 			the classroom and the degree to which he contributes to the class.

	2.	Homework:  The degree to which a student satisfactorily completes 				assignments outside of class.

	3.	Tests:  Including quizzes and other instruments used to measure 				performance.

	4.	Major Projects:  Including term papers and other major assignments which 		represent a significant requirement of the course.

IV.	Attendance and Grades

	The Board of Education, Administration, and staff of High Point Regional High 		School are firmly committed to the concept of regular class attendance and 		participation as a vital and integral part of the educational process.  Students 		cannot expect to reap full benefits from any course in which they are not in full 		attendance.  Absences will produce lower grades and excessive absences can 		result in a loss of credit for courses in which a student is enrolled.

	Although definitive figures of the number of absences are not specified, it should 		be understood that when absences for any reason react a total of approximately 		20% of the class time, it would be illogical to expect to receive full credit or 		passing grades for such courses.

Date Adopted:	11/21/77
Date Revised:	3/18/91