Student Handbook

Grades are an evaluation of what you have learned and become a part of each student’s permanent record.

Final class averages will be based on the following formulas;

(Q1+Q2+Q3+Q4) / 4 = Final Average or 

(Q1+Q2+Q3+Q4+Final Exam or Regents Exam) / 5 = Final Average or 

(Q1+Q2+ME+Q3+Q4+Final Exam or Regents Exam) / 6= Final Average 

The minimum grade for the first, second and third quarter is 55 for a 1 unit course. A passing grade is based on the final average, which must be 65 or higher.

Incomplete Grade:

When a student does not complete all work before the quarter ends, they may if the teacher desires, and if one of the following extenuating circumstances exists, receive an “incomplete: for that subject in that quarter.

• medical or emotional problem preventing completion
• legal absence
• unable to obtain necessary resources due to school error or manufacturer’s back order
• a “last week” direction from the teacher to re-do a term paper project or test

Normally students are to have all incomplete work completed within two (2) weeks from the last day of the quarter to complete requirements for a grade. The teacher and principal will approve special circumstances. In the event that such work is not satisfactorily completed, a grade of “0” will be recorded for each assignment.

If a student knows he/she will be absent for an extended period due to illness, accident, etc., special arrangements for making up assignments may be made through the Guidance Department.

It is the philosophy of the Red Creek Central School District that extracurricular activities are considered an integral part of a student’s educational development. Participation in these activities is a privilege. Students should strive to reach their full potential with support systems available to help achieve this end. This eligibility policy applies to all students in grades 6-8 and emphasizes the importance of academics in order to participate in extracurricular activities. The intent of the policy is to help motivate students to pass their courses and/or to put forth academic effort.

Procedures for Determining Ineligibility

1. For Eligibility purposes the school year will be divided into eight (8), five (5) week eligibility periods. The restricted list is cumulative for each ten (10) week marking period. At the five (5) week progress report time, only grades from the current five weeks are used.

2. All students who receive a grade lower than 65, must receive a comment outlining their eligibility status. Comment 105 “Student is ineligible for the next five weeks”, or Comment 106 “Student is failing but has received a “T” for trying and is still eligible.” Students who receive comment 105 for two or more subjects OR the same subject for two consecutive grade report periods will be declared INELIGIBLE.

3. Ineligible students will:

• Stay at school during 10th period (2:30 – 3:25) at least one time each week for each ineligible subject
• Only be released to the library with a pre-signed pass
• Not be permitted to attend or participate in any extra-curricular events or clubs during affidavit period.

Ineligible students enrolled in extra-curricular activities (Athletics or Drama) will:

• Be permitted to practice but not compete/perform during the first affidavit period
• Not be permitted to practice if they do not earn a “T” after each affidavit period
• Support their team by sitting on the bench during all scheduled contests, but not in uniform

4. T for Trying – is an effort based mark given by any teacher to a student that has below a 65 grade in any particular class, but is meeting the “T” criteria. To receive a “T” students must:

• Stay after school at least one time during 10th period per week with each subject on their ineligibility list
• Have turned in all missing, late, back assignments, and lessons during the current marking period
• Come prepared for class each day with their Chromebook, writing utensils, and class materials
• Use a Google Form to track their eligibility progress.

5. Ineligible students will have two opportunities during each 5 week grade report to earn a “T”.

• Ineligibility list comes out; one week later students can earn a “T”, and then at the 3 week mark students who earned a “T” must have continued to demonstrate effort. Students who did not earn a “T” at the 1 week mark have another opportunity to earn a “T” at the 3 week time.

6. A passing final year average in a class will make the student eligible the next school year. A “T” for trying in any course will nullify a failing grade for that subject.

7. Appeal Process (only incomplete report card grades or extenuating circumstances may be appealed). *PARENT/GUARDIAN MUST FIRST MEET WITH THE STUDENT’S TEACHER BEFORE INITIATING AN APPEAL.