Swift Middle School

GRADING SYSTEM 2009-10

Numerical grades are given for all subjects. In some situations, letter grades listed below may be given.

P = Passing                                     F = Failing (Below 70 is Failing)     
I = Incomplete                               ME = Medical Excuse

REPORT CARDS AND PROGRESS REPORTS 2010-2011
Report Cards and Progress Reports will be available on the
Parent/Student Portal

(Tentative Dates Subject to Change Due To Inclement Weather)          

1st MarkingPeriod

ProgressReports -- October 7, 2010
Grades close -- November 3, 2010
Report cards go home -- November  10, 2010

2nd MarkingPeriod

ProgressReports -- December 16, 2010
Grades close --  January 19, 2011
Report cards go home -- January 26, 2011

3rd MarkingPeriod

Progress Reports -- March  2, 2011
Grades close -- March 25, 2011
Report cards go home -- April 1, 2011

4th MarkingPeriod

Progress Reports -- May 12, 2011
Grades close -- June 1, 2011 (or 1 weekbefore close of school)
Report cards mailed home -- June 8, 2011 (or last day of school)

Unified Arts TrimesterDate

FirstTrimester…………………………………...August 30, 2010 to November 29, 2010
                            Grades will appear on 2^ndMarking Period Report Card

 SecondTrimester………………………………...November 30, 2010 to March 4, 2011
                           Grades will appear on 3rd MarkingPeriod Report Card

 ThirdTrimester…………………………………..March 7, 2011 to June 8, 2011
                          Grades will appear on 4th MarkingPeriod Report Card

Report cards will be issued four times. The report card is only one method of reporting grades. You may call the school at any time to make an appointment to speak with a teacher or school counselor concerning your child’s progress.

PROGRESS REPORTS

Progress reports may be sent home midway through the marking period or when necessary to inform parents of academic status. These reports indicate your child’s progress.

 
Students should make up incomplete grades within one week of the date grades close. It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements with the teacher to complete missed assignments. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, the students must comply with the above.