Grading

CRANSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Explanation of Marking System

SCHOLARSHIP

97-100	A+	SUPERIOR	73-76	C	AVERAGE	S	SATISFACTORY
93-96	A	EXCELLENT	70-72	C-	LOW AVERAGE	U	UNSATISFACTORY
90-92	A-	OUTSTANDING	65-69	D	BELOW AVERAGE	W	WITHDRAWAL
87-89	B+	VERY GOOD	64-51	F	FAILURE	I	INCOMPLETE
83-86	B	GOOD	50-0	F-	FAILURE	M	MEDICAL
80-82	B-	ABOVE AVERAGE				P	PASS
77-79	C+	HIGH AVERAGE				N	AUDIT-NO CREDIT

Students are marked on the basis of their ability to do the work of the group to which they are assigned. A QUARTERLY SCHOLARSHIP GRADE (Q) is reported for your information, but the final credit is determined by the CUMULATIVE SCHOLARSHIP GRADE (CU) reflecting the work done from the beginning of the year to the end of the period when the grade is reported. The FINAL SCHOLARSHIP GRADE (FG) is made part of the permanent school record.

EFFORT (EF) / CITIZENSHIP (CT)

1	VERY COMMENDABLE
2	SATISFACTORY
3	UNSATISFACTORY

EFFORT

Students receive a mark of 1, 2, or 3 in effort according to the extent to which they:

Work well according to abilities

Prepare work well and on time

Use time effectively

Give attention to explanations and discussions

Make and effort to participate in classroom procedures

Make up work missed due to class absence

Try to carry out directions

CITIZENSHIP

Students receive a mark of 1, 2, or 3 in citizenship according to the extent to which they:

Are polite and courteous to fellow students and teachers

Can be depended upon to do the right thing

Get along with other people

Are willing to cooperate for the best interest of all

Show willingness to accept constructive criticism

Accept responsibility

COMMENTS

Students may receive up to three narrative comments for each class at progress report time. Quarterly Report Cards may also include up to two narrative comments for each class for a better understanding of progress.