Student Achievement and Award Criteria

Elementary Grading Scale and Achievement Awards Criteria

GRADING SCALE

A = 90-100

B = 80-89

C = 70-79

D = 60-69

F = 59 and below

At the end of each grading period the upper elementary grades (grades 4-6) of the Sandusky City Schools recognize students for their achievement in the subject areas of reading, math, written communication, social studies, science, art, music, and physical education. To qualify for Honor, Merit, and Achievement Awards, the following criteria must be met:

HONOR ROLL: At least 4 A’s, two being in the subjects of Reading, Math, or Written Communication. No “C” or lower grades in any subject.

MERIT ROLL: All grades of “B” or better with no more than one “C.”

ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: All grades of “C” or better.

Sandusky Middle School Student Achievement and Award Criteria

GRADING SCALE

A = 90-100

B = 80-89

C = 70-79

D = 60-69

F = 59 and below

The Honor and Merit Rolls at Sandusky Middle School are computed using a grade point system.

HONOR ROLL: students who qualify for the honor roll must have a minimum 3.2 grade point average. A student’s grade point average is determined by the following process: assigning number values (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0) to each grade; finding the sum of the grades for the quarter; dividing the sum by the number of eligible courses. The result will serve as the student’s grade point average.

The credit/value given each course will be based upon the number of weeks that course meets, (i.e., classes meeting five days per week for the entire school year will have a value of 1.00. Classes meeting only for nine weeks will have a value of 0.25 credits. Classes meeting for 12 weeks will have a value of .33 credits.)

Example: English A = 4 x 1 = 4

History B = 3 x 1 = 3

Science A = 4 x 1 = 4

Math A = 4 x 1 = 4

Art B = 3 x 0.25 = 0.75

Health A = 4 x 0.25 = 1.00

Honor Roll - 4.50/16.75 = 3.722

MERIT ROLL: students who qualify for the merit roll must have a minimum 2.77 grade point average.

The value given each course will be based upon the number of weeks that course meets. (i.e., classes meeting five days per week for the entire school year will have a value of 1.00. Classes meeting only for nine weeks will have a value of 0.25 credits. Classes meeting for 12 weeks will have a value of .33 credits.)

Example: English A = 4 x 1 = 4

History B = 3 x 1 = 3

Science C = 2 x 1 = 2

Math C = 2 x 1 = 2

Art B = 3 x 0.25 = 0.75

Health B = 3 x 0.25 = 0.75

Merit Roll - 4.50/12.5 = 2.77- Merit Roll

Sandusky High School Student Achievement and Award Criteria

Grading Scale

A = 90 - 100

B = 80 - 89

C = 70 - 79

D = 60 - 69

F = 59 and below

Honor Roll - The Sandusky High School Honor Roll is computed at the end of each nine weeks grading period. Students earning a 3.2 or better receive an Honor Roll certificate for the respective nine weeks grading period. When computing the honor roll, grades are given the following value: regular courses: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1 and F=0; advanced placement (AP) courses: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, F=0. A student must have an average of 3.2 or better to be on the Honor Roll with no grades lower than a C. A student must have a 4.0 or higher G.P.A. to be on the Principals’ Honor Roll with no grades lower than a C.

Academic Varsity Letters and Pins

To promote and recognize educational excellence at Sandusky High School, Academic Varsity Letters and Pins will be awarded to students who have distinguished themselves through their Academic Achievement, Academic Activities, and Academic Honors. The following are criteria for awarding Academic Varsity Letters and Pins.

I. All academic achievement points must be accumulated from Sandusky High School and within the first eight (8) semesters of attendance.

II. A student must accumulate twenty (20) points to be awarded an academic letter. This letter will be awarded at the end of the third grading period in which it was earned at the Annual Awards Program. If a senior earns a letter or pin during his/her fourth grading period, that award will be available after that fourth grading period.

III. A student will receive another award (bar or pin) for each twenty (20) points accumulated beyond the original twenty point letter. These level awards will also be awarded at the end of the third grading period of the year in which they were earned. The same exception to fourth grading period seniors (Section 2)

IV. The points may be accumulated from the following areas:

Academic Achievement

The student will be awarded points from only one honor roll per grading period. 1. Principal's Honor Roll - 4 1/2 points (4.0 or higher GPA)

2. Honor Roll - 3 points (3.2 or higher GPA)

Academic Activities

1. Sandusky Academic Challenge Team. With each complete year of participation on the Sandusky Academic Challenge Team one (1) point will be awarded.

2. Upon the successful completion of requirements for an Honors Diploma two (2) points will be awarded.

Academic Honors

1. Upon induction into the National Honor Society, the student will receive one (1) point.

2. High ACT scores will be rewarded one time based on the best score

3. A composite score of twenty-two (22) to twenty-four (24) will award the student one (1) point.

4. A composite score of over twenty-four (24) will award the student two (2) points.

5. High SAT scores will be rewarded one time based on the best score.

A composite score of 1000 to 1100 will award the student one (1) point.
A composite score over 1100 will award the student two (2) points.

6. National Merit Scholarship Honors:

Commendation - three (3) points
Semi-finalist - four (4) points
Finalist - five (5) points