Grading Policy
Academic Evaluation
Each student’s grade point average (GPA) is calculated each grading period. The GPA is the average number of grade points per credit.
The student’s cumulative GPA is calculated at the end of each term using term grades for each course taken on the high school level. The GPA is obtained by adding the quality points assigned to each letter grade and dividing this sum by the number of credits attempted.
It is the term grade that determines if a student has successfully completed the course.
Report cards
The school year is divided into three terms. Grades are issued each term, and are recorded on the student’s permanent record. Grade reports are mailed to parents approximately two weeks after the end of the grading period.
Progress Reports
Progress reports are an integral component of our communication with parents about the success of their student, as they provide information on the status of their child’s schoolwork before the term report cards come out. Progress reports illustrate to parents that the faculty at St. Joseph High School are concerned about the success each student attains at our school. The progress report should reflect positives about a student’s work as well as any academic concerns we have about a student. When a student is having difficulty in a specific class, the teacher needs to communicate this concern with the parents as soon as possible, so that a strategy for the attainment of academic success can be created and practiced. If a teacher expects a student to achieve class objectives, they must be communicated to both the student and the parents in a timely and positive manner. St. Joseph High School strives for student academic success within a family focused atmosphere. This atmosphere can be achieved with frequent and effective communication to the parents and students by the use of progress reports and/or phone calls home.
Grading Scale
The following marking system is utilized by St. Joseph High School
4.0 grade scale:
- A (4.0) 100-93%
- A- (3.67) 92-90%
- B+ (3.33) 89-87%
- B (3.0) 86-83%
- B- (2.67) 82-80%
- C+ (2.33) 79-77%
- C (2.0) 76-73%
- C- (1.67) 72-70%
- D+ (1.33) 69-67%
- D (1.0) 66-63%
- D- (.67) 62-60%
- F (.0) Below 60%
Edline
To even further enhance parent-student-school communication, St. Joseph teachers will post student grades (and other information regarding their classes) online at our Edline website. Parents and students will receive individual login names and passwords to gain access to only their students/their own information. If you need further information contact Mr. Gregg Maki gmaki@kenoshastjoseph.com