SLES Community Handbook

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E S N

Excellent Satisfactory Needs Improvement

Second and third grade students will be assessed each nine weeks with a numeric grade for each subject: A B C F

90-100 80-89 70-79 69 and below

Specials classes in the elementary levels use the following letter grade system: E S N

Excellent Satisfactory Needs Improvement

Intermediate and middle level students will receive either a pass/fail or number grade for each course: A B C F

90-100 80-89 70-79 69 and below

Middle level student GPA calculations are based on 6​th​-8​th grade semester averages in math, science, English, and history as well as foreign language averages in the 7​th and 8​th grades. PE and elective pass/fail grades are shown on report cards but are not used in this calculation.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS To graduate from St. Luke’s Episcopal School, a student must complete all prescribed courses prior to the start of 6​th grade, and must meet the following requirements by the end of their 8​th grade year: ● Three years of English, mathematics, science, and history ● Three years of physical education and/or St. Luke’s in-school dance ● Two complete years of Latin or Spanish ● Service to St. Luke’s and other local causes and communities as programmed and required by the school

ASSESSMENT POLICY All core academic classes (math, science, English, history, and foreign language) will provide students with ample opportunity to display progress through major assignments in each marking


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