Grades and Grading

Reports cards are distributed four times a year for Grades 1 to 8. Pre-K and Kindergarten report cards are distributed two times a year. The report card is a link between the school and the home.

Academic Achievement

The first part of the Archdiocesan Report Card is used to mark the student’s achievement in academic subjects. The achievement mark is based upon the demonstration of mastery of material covered in class such as:

class work
homework
daily quizzes
unit tests
comprehensive examinations and
special projects.

The June grade on the report card is an average of the four previous record card grades. This grade will be recorded on the student’s permanent record card.

Numerical marks are recorded on report cards for Grades 1-8
Passing is any mark 70% or above.

Character Development

The conduct/effort mark is placed under Character Development as a “Conduct Grade”. This mark indicates that the student:

follows class and school rules
shows care in the use of personal property
treats teachers with respect
treats other students with respect
exercises self-control
listens attentively
uses technology appropriately.

Honor Roll

Grades 1 – 3	First Honors	90% average with no grade less than 85%, A in conduct
	Second Honors	85% average with no grade less than 80%, A or B in conduct
Grades 4 – 6	First Honors	90% average; No mark less than 85%, A in conduct
	Second Honors	85% average; No mark less than 80%, A or B in conduct
Grades 7 – 8	First Honors	90% average; No mark less than 85%, A in conduct
	Second Honors	85% average; No mark less than 80%, A or B in conduct

Good conduct is a requirement to receive First or Second Honors. Therefore, a student must receive an A (excellent) in conduct to be eligible for First Honors or B (good) in conduct to be eligible for Second Honors. A student who does not receive an A or B in Conduct will not receive First or Second Honors even though marks might warrant it.

Report Card Distribution

Report cards are distributed in November, January, April, and June. Report cards will be withheld if financial obligations have not been met and fees are outstanding.

Report cards may not be given before the assigned date. In the event that a student will leave school prior to the last day in June and all financial obligations have been met, the student may give the teacher a self-addressed stamped envelope and the report card can be mailed that last day of school.

Promotion/Retention

Very few decisions we make about children are more important than recommendations to promote or to retain a student. Most students will be able to follow the school’s regular program of sequential learning objectives. If the student successfully achieves the year’s objectives, the student progresses to the next grade.

Testing, diagnosis, and actual performance, however, may indicate that some students cannot follow the school’s complete course of study. Therefore, the decision to retain a student indicates that although the school has done everything to help the student achieve success, the student has not made satisfactory progress.

Assessments

In addition to class and school exams, your child will also take part in the Archdiocesan testing program which includes the Archdiocesan religion test, annual standardized tests, and New York State Education Department assessments. These tests measure academic growth over a period of time.

Standardized Tests

ITBS	Grades 1 to 8	April
CogAt	Grades 2, 4, 5, and 7	April

Archdiocesan Tests

Religion Test

Grades 3 to 8

June 5

New York State Tests

English/Language Arts	Grades 4 and 8	January
Math	Grades 4 and 8	March
Science	Grade 4 Grade 8	May May
Social Studies	Grade 5 Grade 8	November June

The faculty of Sacred Heart School reviews these test results regularly for the purpose of promotion or retention in conjunction with classroom performance and grouping for reading and math.

Sacred Heart Catholic School
Church of the Sacred Heart
26 Still Road
Monroe, NY 10950