IPSNA grading system is as follows:

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36 weeks of Instruction (180 days) Uniquely divided into trimesters

12 weeks of Summer Vacation

4 weeks of In-School Breaks

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All assignments are based on a 100% scoring value. 

At the end of the trimester students will receive:

Pass w/ Distinction: 100-95%

Pass: 94-75%

Fail w/ 4 weeks Mandatory Summer Intensive: 74-60%

Fail w/ 8 weeks Mandatory Summer Intensive: 59% and below

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Classwork will be divided into the following scoring percentages:

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50%        Exams (grade given by teacher)

20%        Quizzes / Interfaith Dialogue / Foreign Language Dialogue (grade given by teacher)

10%        Class Participation – Reflective notes (grade given by advisor)

10%        Community/Personal Behavior (collective grade given by advisor and teacher)

10%        Attendance (including excused absences, tardiness, and distance learning; grade given by the Exec Advisor to the Head of School)

 

Exams – 50%

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At IPSNA Friday’s are presentation day.  This is the day student’s will showcase their mastery of the concept of week.  The presentation will be considered their exam.  Should they unexpectedly miss school Friday it is the responsibility of the student to make appointments will their teacher during their Social Period to present their project.

 

Quizzes – 20%

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Monday’s are quiz day.  This is an opportunity for students to theoretically show their grasp of the concept of the week.  For English, in addition to the grammar/punctuation concept of the week, this is also when student’s will display their knowledge of the weekly IPSNA Book.  There will be a book club meeting in the Nesting Room to discuss the book and its points.  IPSNA will do its best to feature the author of the book the students are reading.  4th and 5th will read the same book and 6th, 7th and 8th grade will all read the different age appropriate books.  This will give students some insight to the book before the exam. 

 

Student Attendance – 10%

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Student and student’s community must ensure proper accounting of their attendance.  Students will be permitted 9 unexcused absences per school year.  Student’s must arrive to school no later than 8am.  Students who arrive after 8:30am must have their community member email a note to Student Services or may present a handwritten excused note.  Student’s without a note will be marked as tardy /absent Unexcused.  Every tardy /Absence unexcused will be followed up with correspondence from the student’s advisor for explanation as we want to ensure we may assist with any logistical challenges and /or ensure we have open dialogue regarding expectations.

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Class Participation – 10%

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Student’s will be required to take notes in each class every week.  The notes must be done in cursive as this style of handwriting is a gross motor skill with the ability to activate both the left and right sides of the brain.   Student’s will be graded in four areas: Eligibility, Organization, Thoroughness, and Completion.  Student's will also participate in "Perfect 10."  Student's will receive 10 index cards every Tuesday in Art class.  They will be required to ask 7 questions on anything they choose and must set 3 goals for the week.  Class notes and Perfect 10 will be checked by the student’s advisor and will their advisor will provide this portion of their grade.

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Community / Personal Behavior – 10%
 

The Interfaith Primary School of North American believes students must be a valuable member of their community and they must value the members of their community.  Every Student will receive an IPSNA Esteemed Community Card the first week of School.  This will allow them to check their progress throughout the trimester.  It will contain the following categories: Classroom Accountability, Community Engagement, and Community Service.  Completion of the tasks will result in the calculation of the students Community/Personal Behavior award.

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Summer Intensive

 

Students who receive Fail w/ 4 must complete 4 consecutive weeks of summer intensive in the class(es) needing to Pass.  Student’s overall grade will be average with their end of the year score and student must meet the Pass requirement prior to re-enrollment.  Class will be led by Department Head.

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Students who receive Fail w/ 8 must complete 8 consecutive weeks of summer intensive in the class(es) needing to Pass.  Student’s overall grade will be averaged with their end of the year score and student must meet the Pass requirement prior to re-enrollment.  Class will be led by Department Head.

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