OOLOGAH-TALALA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRADING

In accordance with the policy of the board of education the following grading system will be used for all subjects, including special education:

90 - 100 = A

80 - 89 = B

70 - 79 = C

60 - 69 = D

59 - Below = F

A grade mark of 'I' is an incomplete and will be changed when the course is completed within the time limit set by the teacher.

Teachers who find that an excessive number of students are earning A's and B's may wish to examine and modify their methods of grading. Teachers who find that an excessive number of students are earning D’s and F’s may wish to examine and modify their methods of grading.

Exemption Policy

Students who fulfill the following attendance requirements and earn the following grade point average may be exempt from the semester tests:

Grade Average Maximum Allowable Absences

A (90 - 100) 3

B (80 - 89) 2

C (70 - 79) 1

In considering days missed, all absences, excused and unexcused will be counted except absences because of schoolsponsored activities. An exempted student has the option to take the semester tests. However, the grade mark earned on the test will be included in the overall grade average.

Adoption Date: June 13, 2022 Revision Date(s):