CISD
Can students grade or check their own work?
This is up to teacher discretion, but grades are not permitted to be called out in the class.
Standard based reporting are for students in what grades?
Kinder, first and second.
When can a teacher provided extra credit?
When all students in the class have the same extra credit assignment and not for bringing in classroom supplies.
What does SAT stand for?
Where do teachers post grades for parents to see?
Skyward
What does a 1, 2, and 3 mean when reporting grades on a standards-based report card?
1- Below Grade Level Expectations
2 Making Progress
3 Mastered Expectations
If a student moves in, do I have to transfer their grades into my gradebook?
Yes, please use the calculation tools and ask Cheryl.
Can students grade each other's work?
No, they can only check their own.
60%
What is the purpose of standard-based report cards?
Give parents specific feedback on child's progress on standards within the content areas.
What are the four different conduct grades a student can receive?
E--excellent
S--satisfactory
N--needs improvement
U--unsatisfactory
Are teachers required to tutor students?
Yes, if the student's grade is lower than 70 in the subject during the grading period.
When do I call parents before sending home a standards based report card?
If their student is receiving a 1 in any area.
All tests given shall be graded and returned within how many school days?
5 schools days of the date given
What are the minimum minutes of instruction for R/LA in K-2 and 3-4 classrooms?
K-2: minimum of 135 minutes per day
3-4: minimum of 125 minutes per day
When are progress reports provided in grades 3 and 4?
Every three weeks, but a teacher may require any student whose reporting period average is below 70 attend tutorial sessions.
How many tests are a minimum number per grading period?
2 per core content in 1st grading period
3 per core content in the 2nd-4th grading period
Should a teacher return work to the students?
Yes, all work shall be returned to the student, including but not limited to exams, quizzes, research papers, projects, daily work, and homework.
What is the minimum number of daily work/quizzes taken in each grading period?
6 per core content in a grading period
What are the minimum minutes of instruction for math in grade K-2 and 3-4?
K-2: minimum of 65 minutes per day
3-4: minimum of 75 minutes per day
Do we take late work in grades K-4?
10 points may be deducted per day for an assignment turned in late.
What is the expectation of reporting grades into Skyward for parents to see?
No later than 5 school days from the day the assignment was competed or turned in.
Can students correct daily assignments or quizzes for a 70?
No. The district shall permit a student a reasonable opportunity to redo an assignment or retake a test for which the student received a failing grade.
How much are tests weighted in grades 3 and 4?
40%
What are the minimum minutes of instruction for science and social studies in the K-4 classroom?
Science: 100 minutes per week
Social Studies: 100 minutes per week