Grading Policy

Teachers will enter grades into the gradebook weekly for each subject area. Weekly grades may include coursework,
such as classwork or practice assignments, or assessment grades, such as quizzes, projects, or tests.
Grades should reflect students’ current understanding of the standards and provide families with timely, accurate
information about academic progress.

• Students may earn more than 100% on any assignment, test, or benchmark through extra credit.
• A student’s overall cumulative average grade may be over 100% in a grade level’s subject area.
•  A student’s overall cumulative grade earned in any subject/ course will be reflected on their report card and transcript and accurately reported in Infinite Campus to the second decimal place.

At Coweta Charter Academy, students are responsible for accessing and completing daily assignments, as outlined in
each course calendar. Due dates for assignments are posted in each course calendar to ensure that students are
informed of appropriate pacing.

To support student responsibility, academic success, and consistent expectations across grade levels, the following Late
Work Policy applies to all students in Grades 1–8.

General Expectations
Students are expected to complete and submit assignments by the posted due date. Teachers will communicate due
dates clearly and provide reminders and support as needed. Absent students will receive additional time aligned to the
number of days missed.

Late Work Submission Window
Students may submit late work for up to five (5) school days after the original due date unless otherwise specified by the
teacher for major projects.

Grades 1-8

• Late work will be accepted within the five-day window with a maximum grade deduction of 10%, based on the teacher's discretion and assignment type.
• Work not submitted within the five-day window may receive a fifty, though students may still complete it for reduced credit or mastery practice at the teacher's discretion.
• Major projects or long-term assignments may have specific late penalties that will be communicated in advance.

Student Communication

Students are encouraged to communicate proactively with teachers if they anticipate difficulty meeting a deadline.

Teachers will work with students to support time management and successful work completion.

For students with Individualized Education (IEP) or 504 Plans, the plan accommodations and requirements regarding

extended time will be followed.

Extra credit may be offered at the discretion of the teacher. Any extra credit opportunities will be offered to the entire
class, not to individual students. Extra credit opportunities may replace an existing grade or a missing assignment.
Examples of extra credit opportunities include:

•  Study Guides
•  Enrichment Projects

Failed courses will be recorded as an ‘F’ and/or with the failing numerical grade on the student’s transcript and a zero
will be computed for the course in determining the GPA. Students are permitted to retake failed courses if retained in 8th
grade and still enrolled in CCA. If a student re-takes a course, the initial failing grade and the subsequent repeated grade
will appear on a student’s transcript, and both grades will be factored into the student’s overall GPA.

Course Grade appeals must be submitted in writing to the Assistant Principal within thirty (30) days of the term-end
date. Upon receipt of the appeal, the Assistant Principal will lead a review internally among faculty, staff, and
administration.
A grade appeal may only be disputed for the following reasons:

•  The grade was issued in error. This includes situations where there was a miscalculation of grade points that resulted in a lower grade for the appeal. The student must clearly demonstrate the miscalculation. It also includes situations such as missing records, mistaken grade entries, etc.
•  At least ten (10) business days are required for the Assistant Principal to review a grade appeal request and issue an official decision. Appeal requests are permitted once per student per term, and all decisions are final.

Final grades are calculated differently based on the student's grade level.

•  Grades 1–5: Final grades are cumulative and continuous throughout the school year. Student performance from the beginning of the school year in August through the end of the school year in May is included in the final grade. Report cards provide progress updates throughout the year, but the final grade reflects the student's cumulative performance across the entire school year.
•  Grades 6–8 (Core Academic Courses): Students receive a final grade for Semester 1 and a final grade for Semester 2. The final course grade for the year is calculated by averaging the Semester 1 and Semester 2 grades. Both semesters are weighted equally in determining the final annual grade.
• Grades 6–8 Elective Courses: Because elective courses are completed within a single semester, the student's grade at the end of the semester serves as the final grade for that course.

For all grade levels, grades are calculated using the grading category weights outlined in this policy.

One of the many features available to students and parents/ guardians is a current report of academic progress, grades,
and attendance information. A parent/ guardian or student may monitor a student's current progress grades within each
course gradebook, unless otherwise directed. A report card will be issued at the end of each semester and will be
available in Infinite Campus. Report cards should be retrieved through Infinite Campus and will not be mailed to the
student’s home. If you need assistance with your Infinite Campus account, please email
support@cowetacharteracademy.org.