Seguin ISD believes that all grading and reporting practices will be a meaningful, accurate reflection of individual student success. Seguin ISD defines “mastery” as a student’s ability to demonstrate that they understand and can apply the skills and knowledge outlined in the learning goals (TEKS). Grading guidelines for each grade level or course will be communicated and distributed to students and their parents by the classroom teacher.
These guidelines have been reviewed by each applicable curriculum department and have been approved by the campus principal. These guidelines establish the minimum number of assignments, projects, and examinations required for each grading period. In addition, these guidelines establish how the student’s mastery of concepts and achievement will be communicated (i.e., letter grades, numerical averages, checklist of required skills, etc.). Grading guidelines also outline in what circumstances a student will be allowed to redo an assignment or retake an examination for which the student originally made a failing grade. Procedures for a student to follow after an absence will also be addressed.