It is important to underscore that Canvas is a relatively new tool for the elementary school community, especially when it comes to grading.  Please keep in mind the points below that were shared during Back to School Night and remember that the process for determining elementary grades includes more than just the numeric scores on assignments. Continue to reach out to your child's teacher with any questions.    

• Student grading will follow most of the traditional grading practices as followed during a typical school year.
• Parents/families should check Canvas for updates on performance while understanding that teachers also base portions of their assessment on observational data not always captured in Canvas.
• Grading practices are outlined in HCPSS Policy 8010 – Grading and Reporting: Pre-Kindergarten Through Grade 5
• The Howard County Board of Education recently made adjustments to the policy in light of the current closure. These include:
  • Learning Behaviors will not be graded for SY20-21.
  • Interim reports will not be issued; instead, ongoing reporting will be handled via Canvas.
  • Related Arts courses will be graded only twice per year, during Quarter 2 and Quarter 4.