Grading Policy
The following grading policy is in effect for the North Bergen Public Elementary Schools:
GRADING:
Academic subjects in grades PreK through 4 will be Standard Based grades.
Academic subjects in grades 5 through 8 will be graded numerically. Grades will be computed on the following basis: 1/3 homework, 1/3 classwork, and 1/3 tests, except for academic subject areas appropriate to point 1.
- In academic subject areas where district wide marking period exams are in effect, grades will be computed on the following basis: 1/4 homework, 1/4 classwork, 1/4 tests and 1/4 district marking period exam.
- A numerical grade will be used for all special subjects in grades 1 through 8.
- A grade of 65 and above will be considered a passing grade in each subject.