Grading Policy

As your child’s learning journey continues throughout the year, it is critical that you have a clear picture of their progress. Grades provide a common language for understanding and communicating with your child’s teacher(s) about their strengths and areas for growth.

Each school sets its own grading policy, which must align with the NYC Department of Education's guidance on Grading. These grading policies describe how students’ grades are determined, the types of grades the school will use, and when students can expect to receive report cards and final grades.

Your child’s teacher or principal can share more information about your child’s progress and your school’s expectations and scales for grading.

Promotion Policy

Schools make promotion decisions on many different measures of student progress. Learn more about how students' readiness for promotion to the next grade level is determined at Promotion Policy.

Graduation Requirements

To earn a high school diploma in New York State, students must earn specific course credits and pass specific Regents exams. Learn about the different types of diplomas students can earn and see what courses and exams they must pass to graduate at Graduation Requirements.