2007 - 2008 Student Handbook and Conduct Code
The evaluation of student work is a vital part of the educational process. Students should be aware of their progress as they proceed with their studies.
- Quizzes and Test
- All papers (quizzes and/or tests should be returned to students corrected and/or with directions for corrections.
- Quizzes should be returned to students within a three (3) day period .
- Tests should be returned to students within a five (5) day period.
- All quizzes and tests should be evaluated.
- Written Assignments (e.g., homework, make-up work)
- Required work should be received by the teacher
- Required work should be corrected by the student prior to grading.
- Required work should be evaluated.
- Required work should be returned within an eight (8) day period, depending on the type of work being done.
- Failure of the student to turn in assignments on time may result in the student receiving a lower grade on the assignment.
- Procedures and Regulation: Grading, Averaging of Grades
Letter Grade |
Points |
Point Averaging Range |
A |
4 |
3.5 - 4.0 |
B |
3 |
2.5 - 3.49 |
C |
2 |
1.5 - 2.49 |
D |
1 |
.6 - 1.49 |
F |
0 |
.0 - .59 |
If a teacher uses numerical scores in determining letter grades for a quarter, the numerical scale is as follows:
| A = 92 - 100 |
| B = 84 - 91 |
| C = 75 - 83 |
| D = 67 - 74 |
| F = 0 - 66 |
There are three options for averaging grades to determine the final course grade. Only one options would be used by a teacher during any school year. The options are as follows:
- Option A - Average grades for quarters and semesters utilizing the 4-point grading scale.
- Option B - Average grade for quarters and semesters utilizing grade point average.
- Option C - Average grades for quarters and semesters utilizing numerical scores.
The procedure for determining final grades is as follows:
| Semester Courses - High School | ||
| First or Third Quarter Grade | = 40% | |
| Second or Fourth Quarter Grade | =40% | |
| Semester Exam | =20% | |
| Semester Courses - Middle School | ||
| First or Third Quarter Grade | =50% | |
| Second or Fourth Quarter Grade | =50% | |
| Year-Long Courses: | ||
| First Semester Grade | =50% | |
| Second Semester Grade | =50% | |
SOL test results may be used as a factor to determine the final grade for a course in which an SOL test is given
(Semester grades in a year-long course are determined in the same manner as grades in a semester course.
Transfer Student: Letter grades from a previous school division will be converted to the York County School Division's four-point grading scale. Grade Point Average (GPA) will be calculated based on conversion results.