• GRADING AND REPORT CARDS

    • In order for HISD students to be promoted to the next grade level, they must show that they have learned what the State of Texas requires of all public school children. HISD “Promotion Standards” generally include classroom grades and a local or state test. 
       

      Grading and Report Cards  2022 - 2023

       
      Academic Subjects Conduct
      90–100 = Excellent E = Excellent
      80–89 = Good; above average S = Satisfactory
      75–79 = Satisfactory; average P = Poor; below average
      70–74 = Passing; below average U = Unsatisfactory
      Below 70 = Unsatisfactory; failing  
       
       
      Grading Periods

      Hartsfield Elementary observes nine-week grading periods; see the schedule below.

      2022-2023 Nine-Week Grading Periods (used in elementary schools and certain secondary schools)
      First Grading Period: August 22 to September 30
      Second Grading Period: October 3 to November 4
      Third Grading Period: November 7 to December 21
      Fourth Grading Period January 9 to February 24
      Fifth Grading Period February 27 to April 14
      Sixth Grading Period April 17 to May 31
       
       
      Report Cards 
       
      Elementary schools send report cards to parents four times during the year, shortly after the end of each nine-week grading period:
      • October 7
      • November 11
      • January 13
      • March 3
      • April 20
      • May 31
       
      If a student is not progressing satisfactorily, parents receive a preliminary report at the midpoint of the grading period and at other times as necessary.
      Parents must sign and return the reports.