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2020-21 Middle School Grading Policy

Based on feedback during the spring and summer and our research, we will implement a shift in our normal (pre-COVID-19) grading policy that coordinates with an intentional approach school wide. In the spring, we went to a Pass/No Grade, as we wanted to be mindful of the challenges for both teachers and students. Below is a summary of our grading policy for the 2020-21 School Year.  The changes for this school year will provide a clearer view of each child’s progress, holding the girls accountable for a high standard of work, while also reducing stress and giving students some flexibility, acknowledging the various health, technology, and family issues that may exist this year. I’ll go over the details during our meeting this evening; below is the basic framework. 
  • 5th Grade-   Skills rubric feedback (4 descriptors to measure progress) with a narrative comment if a child’s skill level falls into the bottom two. All three terms.
  • 6th Grade - Skills rubric feedback (4 descriptors to measure progress) with a narrative comment if a child’s skill level falls into the bottom two during first term. Letter grades (with no + or -) in addition to skills rubric in terms 2 and 3.
  • 7th Grade - Skills rubric feedback (4 descriptors to measure progress) with a narrative comment if a child’s skill level falls into the bottom two during first term. Letter grades (with no + or -) in addition to skills rubric in all three terms.
  • 8th Grade - Skills rubric feedback (4 descriptors to measure progress) with a narrative comment if a child’s skill level falls into the bottom two during first term. Letter grades (with no + or -) in addition to skills rubric in all three terms. No formal exams will be given.
  • All Fine Arts and PE classes receive marks of Pass/Fail in all grade levels.
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The Hockaday School

11600 Welch Road
Dallas, TX 75229
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Within the private school community, The Hockaday School is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls from grades PK–12 located in Dallas, Texas. Students realize their limitless potential through challenging academic curricula, arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs so that they are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.

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