HOMEWORK POLICY
Daily homework assignments should last approximately:
40-85 minutes Grades 3 – 5
90-130 minutes Grades 6 – 8
Total time required for completing homework assignments will vary from one student to
another. If a student is consistently exceeding these recommended times, parents
should discuss this with the teacher.
HOMEWORK MAKEUP POLICY
If a student is absent from school due to illness or family emergency, he/she will have
two days for every absent day to submit missing work. The administration reserves the
right to make exceptions to this policy.
GRADES 3-8 GRADING SCALES
Numeric grades are used for all academic subjects. Tests, class participation, class
work, projects, and homework are all considered when assigning a grade. The weight of
each grade may vary from teacher to teacher. The following scale is used to evaluate
students:
Numeric Scale:
100 – 94 …….....A
93 – 86….……....B
85 - 78…………..C
77 - 70…………..D
69 and below….. F
Grading Scale for Specials and Electives
O … Outstanding S … Satisfactory N … Needs Improvement
90+ O
74+ S
73 and below N
REPORT CARDS/PROGRESS REPORTS
Report Cards are important tools for communication. Report Cards will be given four
(4) times during the academic school year or every nine (9) weeks. Grades are
available for online viewing at any time through RenWeb. A student’s progress
may be checked with the teacher at any time.
ACADEMICS
Students in grades 3-8 are recognized at the end of each of the four quarters. Though
grades in electives and specials are not considered when evaluating students for the
Honor Roll, a student will not be eligible for Principal’s List, Honor Roll, or
NJHS if they have earned an N or U in an elective or special.
PRINCIPAL’S LIST
A student must achieve all A’s in the six major academic subjects. Students must also
have no less than an S in conduct/effort.
HONOR ROLL
A student must achieve all B’s in the six major academic subjects. Students must also
have no less than an S in conduct/effort.
ACADEMIC AND ABILITY TESTING
Students in grades 2 through 8 will participate in an annual testing program. The testing
program includes:
Math Assessment Grades 2 – 7 – August/May
Reading Assessment Grades 2 – 8 – August/May
Writing Assessment Grades 3 – 8 – August/May
Iowa Test of Basic Skills Grades 2 – 8 - October
Cognitive Abilities Test Grades 3 and 5 - October
NC Algebra EOC Grades 7 and 8 as applicable – May
PARENT CONFERENCES
Parent conferences will be scheduled at the end of the first quarter. Spring conferences
are held as needed. Conferences must be scheduled in advance. Teachers will not
meet with a parent if the parent shows up unannounced. Teachers have many other
obligations after school and may not be available to meet on short notice. A teacher
may invite an administrator or another teacher to the conference at his/her discretion.
CODE OF STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
The Code of Student Expectations is a guide for Catholic behavior. Its purpose is to
create a safe atmosphere that promotes respect for oneself, for other students, for
teachers, staff, other adults, and school property. Every student has the right to learn in
an environment that is conducive to his/her personal growth and fulfillment of his/her
academic, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. Every member of the school
community has a responsibility to create and maintain this environment.
Students will:
1. Respect the authority of all adults and abide by their decisions.
2. Respect and honor the opinion and property of fellow students.
3. Be honest and forthright in all that they do.
4. Conduct themselves in a proper manner while moving about the campus.
5. Exercise self-control and conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times.
6. Adhere to classroom rules as well as school policies and procedures.
7. Be responsible for completing all classroom assignments.
EXPECTATIONS
All students are expected to come to class prepared to learn. This includes having the necessary items to do the tasks at hand. These items may include, but are not limited to textbooks, writing utensils, paper, assignments due, etc.
The last page of the Handbook is a Signature Page. Parents and students are expected to go over the handbook and sign this page. The Signature Page will be due back to the office as soon as they are signed.