Students' Grades. Whenever a grade or decision to pass or retain a student is changed against the advice of the teacher(s) giving the original grade(s), the principal shall state in writing to the teacher(s) the reasons for such change and shall assume full responsibility for such change. The teacher may appeal such change to the Superintendent. In cases appealed by the teacher under provisions of this Article, the teacher shall state in writing supportive evidence for his/her position on the case appealed.
Students' Grades. The teacher’s judgment in grading students is to be respected; therefore if the principal changes a student’s grade in any subject for a grading period, the principal shall notify the teacher of the reason for the change in writing.
Students' Grades. Grades given to students for the completion of an assigned task pursuant to the study of a required or an elective subject (or in an approved extra-curricular activity under the supervision of the teacher) are the teacher’s indication of the quality of the performance by the student of this particular task or activity in relation to a recognized standard. As no one assessment truly reflects knowledge acquired in any subject area, teachers shall insure that students have been provided with multiple opportunities to demonstrate understanding of concepts or mastery of skills in keeping with current state regulations. The teacher shall be considered the expert in evaluating a student’s work. The integrity of the teacher shall be respected in grading the work of the student. All grades given by a teacher must be supported by recorded data. The District reserves the right to implement electronic grading, electronic student portfolios and electronically accessible grade books and any similar electronic record keeping. The District agrees to provide training and adequate equipment to implement electronic grading, grade books and student portfolios. If, at any time the electronic grading system is temporarily not accessible to teachers due to a systems failure, no reports will be due until at least one week following the repair of the system. Grades, proficiency, attendance, physical well being, emotional status and other extenuating circumstances are all factors to be considered when determining the promotion, assignment or retention of a student. Elementary report cards for the first quarter shall be distributed at Parent-Teacher Conferences (See Article V, Section 11) to parents that make an appointment over the two days allotted. Parents unable to attend Parent Teacher Conferences will receive report cards on the day following the last conference. In the elementary grades, the teacher(s) shall determine the suitability of the student for promotion. The principal shall be notified of questionable promotions and possible assignments or retention of students no later than the end of the third quarter. In cases of possible assignment or retention of a student, the teacher shall consult with the principal before making a final decision. The change of a given grade or promotion by anyone other than the subject teacher should seldom, if ever, be made. In the event that a grade or a decision regarding promotion is challenged by a student, parent or principal, this proc...
