Grading Policies

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At Navarro Early College High School, grades reflect student mastery of curriculum, participation, and performance on assignments, projects, and assessments. Progress reports and report cards provide updates throughout the semester, and attendance impacts credit eligibility. This page explains how grades are calculated, reported, and the policies for earning credit.

Credit Denied for Non-Attendance

In addition to the Compulsory Attendance Law, Austin ISD follows the “90% Rule,” which requires students to attend at least 90% of class days to receive credit for a final grade, regardless of whether absences are excused or unexcused.

  • If a student attends at least 75% but less than 90% of class days, they may still earn credit by completing a plan approved by the principal.
  • If a student attends less than 75% of class days, credit may be earned only by completing a plan approved by the Campus Attendance Committee.
  • The Attendance Committee reviews appeals for extenuating circumstances and may impose conditions on credit receipt.

Progress Reports

Progress reports provide a snapshot of student performance mid-way through each grading period.

  • Students will receive progress reports every nine weeks.
  • If a student has a failing average (below 70), the report will prompt parent communication.
  • Teachers may develop targeted interventions for students receiving failing grades.
  • Progress reports allow parents to monitor academic progress, but receiving a satisfactory report does not guarantee a passing semester grade.

Report Cards

Report cards summarize student performance for the grading period and are part of the permanent record. Semester and year-long courses are averaged according to district calculations, with exams weighted appropriately. 

Calculations for Semester and Year-Long Courses:

Year-Long Course (1.0 credit):

  • 1st semester average = (1st 9-weeks * 40%) + (2nd 9-weeks * 40%) + (1st semester exam * 20%)
  • 2nd semester average = (3rd 9-weeks * 40%) + (4th 9-weeks * 40%) + (2nd semester exam * 20%)
  • Year average = (1st semester avg + 2nd semester avg) ÷ 2

Semester Course (0.5 credit):

  • Semester average = (1st or 3rd 9-weeks * 40%) + (2nd or 4th 9-weeks * 40%) + (semester exam * 20%)