Grading Policy

Grading Policy for Learning

PS 398Q is dedicated to the advancement of ALL students in order to prepare them with the academic skills needed to thrive in the ever-changing world of the 21st Century.  This document serves as our written transparent grading policy to inform students and families about how grades are earned. This document outlines how courses are graded, the scale of marks awarded, how they translate into report card grades and when and how often students receive grades.

 Our grading policy applies to all students, including Students with Disabilities (SWD) and English Language Learners (ELLs). Please note all students, regardless of being an ELL or SWD*, are held to Grade Level Standards. (*ELL/ESL/ENL are synonymous. The term for ESL/ELL/ ENL is MLL (Multilingual Language Learner) 

*Students with disabilities-annual goals, plans for progress monitoring, and promotion criteria are documented in the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) , while the report card documents progress made in the general education curriculum. All students, including students with disabilities, receive grades based on how well they master the grade level  standards in various subject matter, concepts, content, and skills. The IEP describes specially designed instruction and accommodations for an individual student that is used to create access to grade-level standards and enable progress toward annual goals.

 

Grading Breakdown

Component

Percentage

Classwork (Daily Tasks, Group Activities, etc)

40%

Assessments Topic/Module/Unit Assessments, Quizzes, Projects)

40%

Participation

20%

 

4 3 2 1

Exceeding NYS Standards

Meeting NYS Standards

Approaching NYS  Standards

Below NYS Standards
  • Student demonstrates proficiency above grade level
  • Demonstrates advanced understanding of subject area 
  • Student has proficient understanding of subject area 
  • Is meeting grade level expectations
  • Student has basic understanding of subject area 
  • Is partially meeting grade level expectations
  • Student has minimal understanding of subject area 
  • Is not meeting grade level expectations

A “4” demonstrates above grade level academic expectations and extremely high achievement.

A “3” is right on track with our high academic expectations. 

A “2” should indicate to parents that their child may need some extra help or need extra time to practice/understand a concept/skill.

Earning a “1” means that the student is not making progress according to grade level standards and needs intervention.

93% and above on grade level assessments

Between 80% and 93% on grade level assessments

Between 65%-79% on grade level assessments

Below 65% on grade level assessments

‘NL’ grades are given for where there is insufficient evidence to determine whether or not the student has met standards.

Timeline: Students will receive grades three times per year, November, January, and June via report cards in their homework folders as well as being accessible electronically on MySchools Account. Parents and guardians will have the opportunity to speak to their child’s teacher about report card grades during Parent Teacher Conferences. Please be advised PS398Q welcomes all families to discuss student progress during a mutually agreed upon appointment time with the classroom teacher. 

Marking Periods

Timeline: Students will receive grades three times per year, November, January, and June via report cards in their homework folders as well as being accessible electronically on MySchools Account. Parents and guardians will have the opportunity to speak to their child’s teacher about report card grades during Parent Teacher Conferences. Please be advised PS398Q welcomes all families to discuss student progress during a mutually agreed upon appointment time with the classroom teacher. 

  Marking Period begins Marking Period Ends Parent- Teacher Conferences MySchools Release Dates
MP1

September 10, 2026

October 23, 2026

November 3, 2026

November 02, 2026
MP2

October 26, 2026

February 12, 2027

March 3, 2027

March 2, 2027
MP3

February 15, 2027

June 11, 2027

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June 25, 2027

 

 

 

Promotion in Doubt

Chancellor’s Regulation A-501 describes the promotion standards for New York City public school as well as information on the promotion in doubt process. The promotion timeline is as follows:

Date Actions
Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences  School give early notice to parents in the report card if the child’s performance is not approaching standards 
January  Promotion in Doubt Process Begins by identifying  students as Promotion in Doubt  
February School sends Promotion in Doubt Letters to parents 
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences  School updates parent on the student’s progress towards meeting promotion standards