ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Consistent recognition of student accomplishments promotes positive attitudes and motivates teaching and learning.
The district’s administrative staff shall develop and implement a system of recognition and rewards for students.
Criteria used in the evaluation process to determine a student’s grade must be supported by rationale. The criteria must be in writing and must include the following:
1. Course content (goals, objectives, materials, etc.) as outlined in the curriculum guides
2. Methods of evaluation & grades will reflect some combination of the areas listed below:
Class work
Homework
Test scores
Participation
Skill application
Preparation for class
3. The effect of absence on grades
4. Procedures for making up assigned work and tests
5. Other criteria as may be approved by the superintendent and school board
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1999
Each district school board shall establish standards for graduation from its schools which shall include as a minimum:
(a) Mastery of minimum academic skills as measured by assessments developed and administered by the State Board of Education.
(b) Completion of a minimum number of academic credits, and all other applicable requirements prescribed by the district school board.
A student who meets all requirements prescribed in subsection (1) of this section shall be awarded a standard diploma in a form prescribed by the state board.
The State Board of Education may establish student proficiency standards for promotion to grade levels leading to graduation. § 37‑16‑7
NOTE: Please refer to Senate Bill 2156 (1999 Legislative Session) for the complete text of the Mississippi Student Achievement Improvement Act of 1999.
LEGAL REF.: MS CODE as cited and Senate Bill 2156 (1999 Legislative Session)
CROSS REF.: Policies BA C Board Operations Goals and Objectives Mission Statement
CA C General School Administration Goals and Objectives
IB C Instructional Goals
IH C Student Achievement Improvement Act of 1999