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In order for HISD students to be promoted to the next grade level, they must show that they have learned what the State of Texas requires of all public school children. HISD “Promotion Standards” generally include classroom grades and a local or state test. Details about the standards are available online through your child’s school.
Grading and Report Cards 2022–2023
Academic Subjects Conduct 90–100 = Excellent E = Excellent 80–89 = Good; above average S = Satisfactory 75–79 = Satisfactory; average P = Poor; below average 70–74 = Passing; below average U = Unsatisfactory Below 70 = Unsatisfactory; failing Grade ClassificationIn high school, a student’s total credits determine the student’s classification—i.e.., what grade level or “year” the student is in. Board of Education policy concerning classification is described in HISD Board Policy EIE(LOCAL).Credits Earned Classification (year) 0–5.5 grade 9 (freshman) 6–11.5 grade 10 (sophomore) 12–17.5 grade 11 (junior) 18 or more grade 12 (senior) Grades and Extracurricular ActivitiesUnder the state’s “no pass/no play” law, eligibility for participation in extracurricular activities during the first six weeks of the school year is determined by a student’s grades from the final grading cycle of the previous school year or the number of credits earned during the previous school year. After the first six weeks, a student who receives a grade lower than 70 (or the equivalent) in any academic course is ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities during the first three school weeks of the next grading period. During that time, the student may continue to practice or rehearse with other students but may not take part in any competition or public performance.Report Cards
Six-week grading periods are used in all HISD Schools. All schools will send report cards to parents six times during the year, shortly after the end of each six-week grading period.
SIX WEEKS CYCLES
CYCLE DATES
# of Days
in Cycle
2022-2023 REPORT CARD DATES
CYCLE I
Aug 22 – Sept 30
29 days
October 7 (Friday)
CYCLE II
Oct 5 – Nov 12
23 days
November 11 (Friday)
CYCLE III
Nov 15 – Jan 14
28 days
January 13 (Friday)
CYCLE IV
Jan 19 – Feb 25
33 days
March 3 (Friday)
CYCLE V
Feb 28 – Apr 22
28 days
April 20 (Friday)
CYCLE VI
Apr 25 – June 7
31 days
May 31 (Wednesday) (ES/K-8/MS)
June 7 (Wednesday) (HS)
If a student is not progressing satisfactorily, parents receive a preliminary report at the midpoint of the grading period and at other times as necessary. Parents must sign and return the reports.