Handbook - Midlothian ISD

• Projects• Major tests• Reports• Research papers• Six Weeks Exams and/or Unit Tests• Performances• Demonstration of skill masteryAny combination of these may count as a major grade.Total: 100%GRADE REPORTINGThere should be a minimum of twelve grades per six weeks grading period, whichshall include two major grades. (Total per six weeks: 12 grades). Grades shall beposted on a weekly basis using Power School. Pre-AP and AP teachers may have aminimum of ten grades per six weeks grading period based on the advancedcurriculum requirements.Semester GradesShould a student fail the first semester with a 60 -69, and pass the second semesterthe grade shall be averaged with the first semester. If the grade average equals 70 orabove, the student shall receive credit for the course. Should a student fail the secondsemester and pass the first semester, the semesters will not be averaged. The studentwill be required to repeat the second semester to receive credit.Examples:First Semester Second Semester Year Average Credit Awarded60 80 70 1 Credit70 60 65 1/2 Credit/1 st Sem.80 60 70 1/2 Credit/1 st Sem.Classroom GuidelinesTeachers are encouraged to provide students/parents with specific classroom gradingguidelines at the beginning of the course (i.e. if a department requires notebooksdetails unique to the subject area – unit tests or six weeks tests).- 19 -