Academic policy
We are preparing all of our students for college and career readiness, according to the Next Generation Learning Standards. These standards define what students should know and be able to do in each grade and in each subject. The teachers will share the specific information about these standards, and all of the classwork, lessons, assignments, and exams will reflect these high standards.
Homework provides students with an opportunity to practice skills, develop responsibility, and strengthen the connection between home and school. Homework should reinforce classroom learning and should never replace quality instruction.
Suggested Daily Homework Time
- Kindergarten–Grade 1: 15–20 minutes, plus 15–20 minutes of reading with a family member.
- Grades 2–3: 20–30 minutes, plus at least 20 minutes of independent or shared reading.
- Grades 4–5: 30–45 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes of independent reading.
Students are expected to:
- Complete homework assignments to the best of their ability.
- Read every day to build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
- Bring completed assignments to school on time.
- Ask for help when they do not understand an assignment.
Families can support learning by establishing a consistent homework routine, encouraging daily reading, and communicating with the teacher if their child experiences difficulty completing assignments.
The school will give out report cards for each student. This is one form of communication with parents/guardians. There are three marking periods per year, and report cards are distributed at the end of each marking period.
Teachers will issue the grading policy to students and explain and reinforce this policy throughout the year. This policy will be based on NYC Content and Next Generation Learning Standards.
Grades will be substantiated by specific, compelling, reliable, measurable evidence. Teachers will keep parents/families informed on a regular basis about the children's progress in school.
Rubrics
An instructional rubric is usually a one or two page document that describes the quality for a specific assignment. All rubrics have two features: a list of criteria for a task, project, or assignment and a grade which describes the levels of performance for the task, project, or assignment. Teachers will use these rubrics to be clear about the expectations of the tasks, projects, and assignments, and will also use them to help students understand their next learning steps so they can work on various aspects of the task, project, or assignment to continually improve their work.
12X300 Standards Based Grading Scale
| Score | Traditional Letter Grade | Average | Description of Achievement Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | A | 90% – 100% | Exemplary. Student is advanced and is able to independently demonstrate mastery above grade level standard(s). *Principal's Honor Roll — Student ceremonies held March and June. |
| 3 | B | 80% – 89% | Proficient. Students are able to independently demonstrate mastery at grade level standard(s). *Honor Roll — Student ceremonies held November, March, and June. |
| 2 | C | 65% – 79% | Partial Mastery of Target. Students demonstrate partial understanding, or are progressing toward grade level standard(s). |
| 1 | D | 55% – 64% | Little to no mastery. Students cannot demonstrate mastery and are not yet meeting grade level standard(s). |
| 1 | F | 0% – 54% |
Honor Roll (November, March, and June)
- 3s and 4s in all subject areas
- Positive Behavior
- Good Citizenship
- Excellent Attendance (lateness and absences)
Principal's Honor Roll (March and June)
- All 4s in all subject areas
- Positive Behavior
- Good Citizenship
- Excellent Attendance (lateness and absences)
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The School of Science & Applied Learning
Bronx, NY 10457
