Grading Policy

Grades 1-5

  • E= Achievement is excellent

    • Student consistently demonstrates mastery of TEKS and NEISD Standards exceeding grade-level expectations

    • Student puts forth maximum effort, demonstrates self-motivation in meeting learning objectives

    • Student has above-average grades on written work, where appropriate

  • S= Achievement is satisfactory

    • Student demonstrates mastery of TEKS and NEISD Standards at grade-level

    • Student puts forth expected effort, with minimal redirection to meet learning objectives

    • Student has average grades on written work, where appropriate

  • N= Achievement needs improvement

    • Student performs below standard expectations (student satisfies less than 70% of TEKS and NEISD Standards)

    • Student puts forth minimal effort

    • Student has below average grades on written work, where appropriate


Kindergarten

          • Students each receive 2 grades: skills and conduct

          • Skills Rubric:

1 = Student is unable to exhibit skill even with direct guidance. Additional instruction is needed.

2 = Student exhibits skill with minimal guidance. Reinforcement needed.

3 = Student exhibits skills independently and consistently.

4 = Student understanding goes beyond grade level expectation.

          • Conduct Rubric:

1 = Student is unable to exhibit proper conduct even with direct guidance. Additional assistance is needed.

2 = Student exhibits proper conduct with minimal guidance. Reinforcement needed.

3 = Student exhibits proper conduct independently and consistently.

4 = Student conduct goes above the expectation.