Education Updates and Grading Policy Adjustments during School Closure
Amidst challenges like varied access to technology and disruptions in schooling, Syracuse City School District implements measures to support students during closure. Actions include guidance for making up work, stakeholder outreach for feedback on grading alternatives, and adjustments in the grading system for the fourth marking period, ensuring students have opportunities to improve their grades.
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SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Fourth Marking Period Grading Parent CoVideo Chat May 2020
Context Students with interrupted/disparate schooling and support during period of closure Varied access to technology and Wi-Fi Challenges in presenting and supporting new material and content to students during closure Shift in family priorities during closure
Student and Family Guidance Third Marking Period End marking period on March 6 Allow students to make up work and submit any assignments given prior to March 6 April 10 due date, with grades to be entered by April 17 All students who are not passing as of March 6 should be afforded the opportunity to submit work to pass the third marking period of the 2019-20 school year Teachers should contact all students who need to submit additional work in order to pass the third marking period this week Students who are unable to return work by the April 10 deadline will receive a grade of Incomplete (I) so that every student has multiple opportunities to secure a passing score
Stakeholder Outreach Survey created for feedback on: Alternative options for grade types Criteria for determining grades Potential categories of non-numeric grades Survey distributed though: SCSD Info email to staff SSS, T&L, and CBO phone calls to students and families
Stakeholder Responses and Feedback 1,761 total responses
Fourth Marking Period Grading Use current system for grade reporting in PreK-5 PreK will rely on teacher comments in exchange of GOLD assessment K-5 will use 1, 2, 3, 4, or NI (Not Enough Information) Teacher will provide comments about strengths and areas of focus moving forward Secondary Students Fourth Marking Period will be numerical (in order to calculate a numerical annual grade) Final grades will be 85 or higher Pass with Distinction (PD) 65-84 Pass (P) 64 or below Incomplete (I) Students will be able to receive a numerical grade if chosen (directions forthcoming) Teacher comments that address adjustments and modifications for students in light of COVID-19 Develop summer learning plan for students who need additional time to submit work (Incomplete)
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