Article 5 - Scholastic Achievement

Grading System

Sutton Elementary will use the letter grading system as follows for grades 3-6:

1^st and 2^nd grades utilize the following grading system:

                                                S = Satisfactory

                                                I = Improving

                                                MD = More Development Needed

                                                NG = Not Graded at This Time

Kindergarten utilizes a checklist with the following system:

                                                S = Satisfactory

                                                N = Needs Improvement

                                                Items not marked = not graded at this time

Each teacher should define for students the grading procedures to be used in their classes.  

Promotion, Retention

The professional staff at Sutton Public Schools will place students at the grade level and in the courses best suited to them academically, socially and emotionally. 

Students will typically progress annually from grade to grade.  A student may be retained at a grade level or be required to repeat a course or program when such is determined in the judgment of the professional staff to be appropriate for the educational interests of the student and the educational program.

In accordance with SPS board policy,  “Judgments about promotions from grade level to grade level, completion of a class or course of study, accelerated placement or retention of a student at grade level, are the professional prerogative of the professional employees of the school district.  At the elementary level, the decision concerning retention will be made during the Fourth Quarter.  Parents will be notified and included in a review to hear recommendations from the individual teacher and administration.

Positive Progress, Deficiency Reports, Disciplinary Referral

Teachers will contact parents at any time if a student’s performance in the classroom needs to improve, the student has made positive progress, or the student has displayed a behavior that warrants a discipline referral. Mini reports may be sent mid-quarter to designate a student’s progress.

Report Cards

Report cards are issued at the end of each quarter, or nine-week sessions. Letter and numerical grades are used to designate a student’s progress. Incompletes shall be designated by an "I". End of the Year packets will be withheld at the end of the school year if students have not paid fines or met other obligations.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-teacher conferences will be held at the end of the 1st quarter and 3rd quarter. Refer to the school calendar for the schedule.  Conferences with teachers, at any other time, are possible by calling the school office and making arrangements with one or more teachers as needed.

Awards For Achievement

Sutton Elementary School policy pertaining to awards for courses, programs or classes is written to comply with the Nebraska High School Activities Association By-Laws.  Awards are typically distributed at the end of the year honor’s convocation in May.