Academics
Academics
ACADEMICS
St. Mary Parish Public Schools Pupil Progression Plan details how students at each grade level are graded, how final grades are determined, and how student are promoted from one grade to the next. This document also includes graduation pathways and outlines programs and needed assessments at each grade level. Here is a link to this document https://www.stmaryk12.net/Page/16354
Grading Policies
The following grading scales will be used for classes at B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School.
Uniform Grading Scale
|
Percentage |
Letter Grade |
|
100 – 90 |
A |
|
89 - 80 |
B |
|
79 - 70 |
C |
|
69 – 60 |
D |
|
59 – 0 |
F |
Determining Semester and Final Averages
Quality points will be used to determine semester and final averages in Grades 1 – 8.
Letter Grade to Quality Point Value Table
|
Letter Grade |
Quality Point Value |
|
A |
4 points |
|
B |
3 points |
|
C |
2 points |
|
D |
1 point |
|
F |
0 points |
Quality Point to Average Table
|
Quality Point |
Average |
|
3.50 – 4.00 |
A average |
|
2.50 – 3.49 |
B average |
|
1.50 – 2.49 |
C average |
|
1.00 – 1.49 |
D average |
|
0 - .99 |
F average |
• To arrive at the semester average, add the quality point value of each letter grade for two nine-weeks, divide by two, and use the Quality Point Average Table to determine the semester grade.
• To arrive at the final average, add the quality points from each of the four nine-week grades, divide by four, and use the Quality Point Average Table to determine the final grade.
• A student in grades 1-8 must earn four quality points to pass a course for the year. Two quality points must be earned in the second semester.
• In addition, the student must pass the 4th 9-weeks grading period.
• If a course is failed because of either of these requirements, the computer will record "F" and note "*automatic F due to failed 2nd semester or final nine weeks."
Example: Failure in 4th 9 Weeks
|
Marking Period |
1st 9 Weeks |
2nd 9 Weeks |
1st Sem |
3rd 9 Weeks |
4th 9 Weeks |
2nd Sem |
Final |
|
Letter Grade Earned |
C |
C |
C |
C |
F |
-- |
*F |
|
Quality Points |
2 |
2 |
4÷2 = 2 |
2 |
0 |
-- |
-- |
Example: Insufficient Quality Points in 2nd Semester
|
Marking Period |
1st 9 Weeks |
2nd 9 Weeks |
1st Sem |
3rd 9 Weeks |
4th 9 Weeks |
2nd Sem |
Final |
|
Letter Grade Earned |
C |
C |
C |
F |
D |
F |
*F |
|
Quality Points |
2 |
2 |
4÷2 = 2 |
0 |
1 |
1÷2=.5 |
-- |
Example: Four Quality Points Earned (Two in 2nd Semester)
|
Marking Period |
1st 9 Weeks |
2nd 9 Weeks |
1st Sem |
3rd 9 Weeks |
4th 9 Weeks |
2nd Sem |
Final |
|
Letter Grade Earned |
C |
C |
C |
D |
D |
D |
C |
|
Quality Points |
2 |
2 |
4÷2 = 2 |
1 |
1 |
2÷2=1 |
6÷4=1.5 |
Promotion Requirements for 8th Grade Students
• Students in grade 8 will earn letter grades (A, B, C, D or F) each nine weeks for evaluative and reporting purposes.
• A student in grade 8 may be retained if he or she:
• fails English language arts
• fails mathematics
• fails socials studies and science
• fails two minor subjects
• A student in grade 8 will be retained if he or she fails four major subjects: English language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science.
• Additionally, any two minor subjects constitute one major subject. Examples of minor subjects include: physical education, music, band, and other subjects not previously defined as a major subject.
• Middle School Carnegie Credits
• St. Mary Parish students who intend to take Algebra I for Carnegie credit in eighth grade should successfully complete a seventh-grade math course that addresses both the seventh and eighth grade state standards.
• For 8th graders taking Algebra I, the LEAP 2025 Algebra exam is taken at the end of the course and counts as 15% of the overall course grade. The conversion charts provided by the LDOE for each LEAP 2025 test will be used to determine the student’s grade on the LEAP 2025 tests.
• As identified in §2314 of BESE approved Bulletin 741, LEAs may permit students to earn Carnegie credit as middle school students in all courses except physical education.
Promotion Requirements for 6th and 7th Grade Students
Students in Grades 6 and 7 who fail English Language arts and/or mathematics or who fail science and social studies may be retained or promoted transitionally to the next grade by the School Building Level Committee with the stipulation that the student attend After-School Academic Tutoring during the school year.
Students in Grades 6 and 7 who fail four major subjects (English language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science and/or have 10 or more unexcused absences will be retained. Two minor subjects will constitute one major subject.
Grade-level Scheduling Requirements
6th Grade
All sixth graders are required to take English Language Arts, History, Science, Math, and Physical Education. Sixth graders may also take band as an elective. Those sixth graders who are not in band will be required to take another elective such as Speech.
7th Grade
All seventh graders are required to take English Language Arts, History, Science, Math, and Physical Education. Seventh graders may also take band as an elective. Those seventh graders who are not in band will be required to take another elective such as IBCA (Introduction to Business Communications) or JAG.
Students having a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above or earning Mastery or Advanced in ELA and/or Math, or a recommendation by the Leadership Team may be placed in Accelerated English Language Arts and/or Pre-Algebra. Parents and students will be required to sign an academic contract.
8th Grade
All eighth graders are required to take English Language Arts, History, Science, Math, and Physical Education. Eighth graders may also take band as an elective. Those eighth graders who are not in band will be required to take another elective such as Quest for Success or JAG.
Students having a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above or earning Mastery or Advanced in ELA and/or Math, or a recommendation by the Leadership Team may be placed in Accelerated English Language Arts and/or Algebra I. Parents and students will be required to sign an academic contract.
Progress Reports and Report Cards
|
Progress Reports Issued |
Report Cards Issued |
|
September 6, 2024 |
October 10, 2024 |
|
November 13, 2024 |
January 8, 2024 |
|
February 6, 2025 |
March 20, 2025 |
|
April 23, 2025 |
May 23, 2025 |
State Testing
Students in Grades 6 - 8 will be scheduled to complete the LEAP 2025 tests for English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies in late spring (April/May.)