GRADING SCALE

A (100-95%) / A- (94-90%)

An “A” student consistently does work of excellent quality. Daily assignments, quizzes, tests, and long-range assignments are outstanding. In addition, she shows originality and imagination, reads critically, and shows ability to work in dependently. She is a responsible class member who makes valuable, consistent, and significant contributions to the class.

At the teacher’s discretion, a grade of A+ maybe assigned if the student performs the quality of work that goes beyond what is expected for an A; performance is superior in every dimension of academic achievement.

B+ (89-87%) / B (86-83%) / B- (82-80%)

This grade indicates very good written and oral work. The “B” student expresses knowledge of the concepts and facts of the subject in consistently good daily work, quizzes, and tests. She is prompt and responsible, and contributes to class discussions.
She completes long-range and independent work when required.
 

C+ (79-77%) / C (76-73%) / C- (72-70%)

This grade indicates that the student has learned the essential concepts and facts presented in class, shows proficiency in understanding the subject matter, and does good work but re quires consider able direction and stimulation from the teacher.  The student also demonstrates that she has some difficulty with one or more of the following: complex concepts, oral expression, written expression, long-range assignments, and/or consistency in daily work.

D+ (69-67%) / D (66-63%) / D- (62-60%)

This grade indicates that the student’s work is below average and of ten not acceptable. The student has difficulty comprehending and expressing basic concepts and facts of the subject in oral and in written work. Contributing factors may be poor attendance, in attention, and/or failure to complete make-up work. A D grade is unacceptable for college entrance.

F (59% and below)

This grade indicates that the student has consistently failed to meet the requirements of the course. An F grade may be given if a student is absent 7 or more classes per semester. A failure in a required course must be made up before the student can return
to Rosary.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) AND CLASS RANK

Rosary’s grading is on a 4.0 scale: A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0 However, Advanced Placement and Honors classes are given a weighted grade: A=5.0, B=4.0, C=3.0 Only grades of C or better in Honors or Advanced Placement courses will be given extra weight. All courses are included in the academic GPA except P.E. for Athletes, Cardio-Fit ness, Sports Fitness, Student Trainer, Fitness Walking/Jogging, Study Period,

Mock Trial, and Campus Ministry. When a course is repeated in summer school, both grades are shown on the transcript, but the summer school grade is not averaged in the calculation of the Rosary GPA.

At Rosary, students are ranked in deciles from highest to lowest GPA rather than in individual rank order. Decile ranking indicates a student’s placement within her class divided into tenths. Decile placement is recalculated each semester according to cumulative semester GPA. Students may consult their counselor for this information.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

At Rosary it is expected that the grades students receive will reflect, in the fairest possible way, the academic work they have accomplished. Cheating of any kind is contrary to the school philosophy and Christian values and has serious consequences. Each time a student cheats, every student is hurt be cause the value of the Rosary diploma is lessened and respect for the school is diminished.

Academic dishonesty involves an attempt by a student to show possession of knowledge or skill which she truly does not possess.

Cheating is using dishonest, deceptive, or fraud u lent means to obtain or at tempt to obtain credit for academic work not one’s own. This includes using notes, aids, help of other students in ways other than those permitted by the instructor, tam per ing with the grading process, looking at another student’s exam, and/or al low ing another student to cheat from one’s own exam or other coursework or homework.

Plagiarizing is the taking and passing off as one’s own the ideas, writings, etc. of another. Plagiarism is considered a serious offense whether it occurs in a class assignment, essay, project, term paper, or school publication. Teachers have the option to use turnitin.com to check papers for plagiarism.

During every testing situation, each student is expected to follow these procedures:

1. All books, papers, and other belongings are to be placed in an area designated by the teacher.

2. Absolutely no talking during the testing period.

3. Each student must bring her own materials; borrowing is not allowed.

4. If assistance is needed, the student is to raise her hand and wait for the teacher’s attention.

5. Each student must remain in her seat and is not allowed to leave the room except in an emergency. Students are not allowed to leave the class room when finished with the test until the end of the testing period.

6. The student must keep her eyes on her own pa per.

7. The student is to sit straight forward in her desk with the paper flat on her desk out of view of other students.

8. At the teacher’s request, the student must write and sign an honor pledge when the test is completed. This reads as follows: “I have neither given nor received any aid on this test,” followed by the student’s signature.

CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATING ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

 1. All test papers, quizzes, or assignments will be taken from the student(s) violating the policy.

2. A student found cheating and/or plagiarizing will receive, upon the discretion of the teacher, a grade of F or a zero for the test, quiz, or assignment. This may lower a quarter or semester grade substantially.

3. Parents will be notified by the teacher.

4. Teachers will complete the Cheating/Plagiarism Referral Form and give a copy to the Assistant Principal of Student Services and the student’s Academic Counselor. An Administrative Detention will be assigned. If a parent conference is warranted, the Assistant Principal will contact them.

5. Repeated violations or a single serious violation may lead to more serious disciplinary actions such as probation, suspension, or expulsion.

6. Academic Counselors may report a student’s violation of the Academic Integrity Policy on college recommendations for that student.

7. Violations of academic integrity, even in the fourth quarter, may seriously compromise a senior’s grades and any honors, academic or otherwise, which she may have earned.