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If you are allowing students to redo work from the quarter to improve their grade, the student’s current grade should be recorded on the workday, and then updated within one week.
It is the responsibility of the teacher to email the PowerSchool Clerk, the counselor (AMS & AHS), and the principal of the change in their grade book so the student’s historical grade can be updated. Only the PowerSchool Clerk will change historical grades.
Changing a Letter Grade
In rare circumstances, a letter grade may need to be changed. Student historical grades will only be changed if that change benefits the student. It is the responsibility of the teacher to email the PowerSchool Clerk, the counselor (AMS & AHS), and the principal of the change in their grade book so the student’s historical grade can be updated. Only the PowerSchool Clerk will change historical grades.
Differences in data within the teacher’s grade book and historical grades in PowerSchool will result in “Out of Sync” warnings. The teacher’s grade book or the historical grade must be corrected to remove these messages. Teachers will work with the PowerSchool Clerk to verify and correct the information.
Timeline for Storing Grades
All grades will be stored the Monday after the teacher workday.
Grades for AES will be stored the Monday and Wednesday before the reporting terms ends as well as the final day of the reporting term and then finally when all other grades are stored. This allows teachers to review comments placed on the grade cards.
Senior 4th Quarter/2nd Semester grades will be stored as soon as Senior finals are complete and recorded.
An administrator can request grades to be stored again at any point in time. This may occur if there is a technical problem in the grade book or if there is an error.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Teachers are expected to attend all scheduled professional development days, unless previously excused by the principal.
Teachers are expected to have an individual professional development plan (IDP) on file with the professional development council (PDC).
PROFESSIONALISM
Students and parents view staff as role models. Therefore, staff should strive to be a positive influence. Proper planning and preparation, and a specific classroom management plan will eliminate many problems that the staff encounter.
Staff should refrain from discussing students in a negative manner. Discussions about students should be held in private and be centered on school concerns. Do not discuss students in situations where other students or persons may hear the conversation.
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