AR 5121

Students

Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement

Grades for Achievement

Grades for achievement shall be reported for each marking period. Grade points, etc., are not assigned by CCOC but by the student’s home high school.

Whenever it becomes evident to a teacher that a student is in danger of failing a course, the teacher shall send the parent/guardian a written report. (Education Code 49067)

An Incomplete is given only when a student's work is not finished because of illness or other excused absence. If incomplete work is not made up during the semester following the Incomplete grades, the Incomplete shall become an F.

Peer Grading

At their discretion, teachers may use peer grading of student tests, papers and assignments as appropriate to reinforce lessons.

Withdrawal from Classes

A student who drops a course during the established drop period may do so without any entry on his/her permanent record card. A student who drops a course after the first six weeks of the semester shall receive an F grade on his/her permanent record, unless otherwise decided by the principal or designee because of extenuating circumstances.

Absences from School

Teachers who withhold class credit because of excessive unexcused absences shall so inform the class and parents/guardians at the beginning of the semester.

When an unexcused absence occurs, the student and parent/guardian shall again be notified of the district's policy regarding excessive unexcused absences.

The student and parent/guardian shall have a reasonable opportunity to explain the absences. (Education Code 49067)

If a student receives a failing grade because of unexcused absences, the student's record shall specify that the grade was assigned because of excessive unexcused absences. (Education Code 49067)

Grades for a student in foster care shall not be lowered if the student is absent from school due to either of the following circumstances: (Education Code 49069.5)

1. A decision by a court or placement agency to change the student's placement, in which case the student's grades and credits shall be calculated as of the date the student left school

2. A verified court appearance or related court-ordered activity

Adopted: 5/10/06

Revised: