Harrisonburg City Public Schools And Harrisonburg High School ...

fine and gross motor functions to determine if a referral for an evaluation for special educationand related services is indicated.Harrisonburg City Public Schools recognizes screenings reported as part of the child’s pre-schoolphysical examination required under the Code of Virginia if they are completed no more than 60days prior to the start of school.Screening results are maintained in the student’s scholastic file.If a student fails the screening, parents will be notified of the screening results in writing.Harrisonburg City Public Schools screens all students in grade 2 to determine if a referral for anevaluation for gifted education services is indicated. Parents may choose for their 2 nd grade student to optout of this screening by providing a written request to the classroom teacher.Section 504 Services and AccommodationsAny student, employee or parent who has a mental or physical impairment which substantially limits oneor more of a person’s major life activities is eligible for services and accommodations under Section 504of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Section 504 states that no otherwise qualified individual with adisability can be excluded from or denied benefits of any program receiving federal financial assistance.Services and accommodations to provide access include but are not limited to ramps, elevators,interpreting services for the hearing impaired and special accommodations in the classroom in order toallow a disabled student to benefit from his or her education. If you should have Section 504 questions,the contact listed below will respond or direct you to the appropriate person.Compliance Officer of Section 504Harrisonburg City Public SchoolsKrista HoganDirector of Exceptional Student Services101 N. Main St., 4 th FloorHarrisonburg, VA 22802(540) 434-2752khogan@harrisonburg.k12.va.usGradingThe superintendent, with the concurrence of the school board, shall be responsible for developing uniformadministrative grading procedures for reporting student progress. The primary responsibility for thedecision regarding promotion, retention, or grading of students is vested in the teacher. The finalauthority for promotion, retention, or grading, however, rests with the principal.Many of the components in the evaluation of student work cannot be given a numerical equivalent.Where a numerical equivalent is appropriate, the standard is:Middle and High School: A 93 – 100 Elementary: A 93 - 100B 86 - 92 B 85 - 92C 78 - 85 C 77 - 84D 70 - 77 D 70 - 76F 0 - 69 F below 70To determine grade point average (GPA) for high school courses, the scale shall be:Regular: A = 4 Honors Classes: A = 4.5B = 3 B = 3.5C = 2 C = 2.5D = 1 D = 1.5F = 0 F = 0.046