Academics
Students who require additional academic help need to attend after school tutoring. One on one volunteer tutoring is also available for students by teacher recommendations and parent permission. Late work may be accepted, but the marks may be lowered based on the procedures of the grade level involved.
Homework Policy
Homework assignments offer the student an opportunity to practice or apply the lessons learned in the classroom or to do additional research. Students should spend an appropriate time each evening in completing written assignments and/or studying. Students in grades 3-8 are strongly encouraged to record all assignments in the ‘ECS Agenda' that is issued to them. Parents are requested to check homework assignments and to encourage neatness and thoroughness in children's work. Homework can also be found on EDLINE.
The recommended homework time assigned per night is determined by the ‘Ten Minute' x the Grade Level
| grade 1 ~ 10 minutes | grade 5 ~ 50 minutes |
| grade 2 ~ 20 minutes | grade 6 ~ 60-80 minutes |
| grade 3 ~ 30 minutes | grade 7 ~ 70-100 minutes |
| grade 4 ~ 40 minutes | grade 8 ~ 80-120 minutes |
Students are encouraged to read every night!
ECS participates in an annual school-wide reading challenge.
Progress Reports
Progress reports come out at the middle of each quarter. They are simply an indicator of your child's progress at that point in time. Letter grades, percentages, narrative, and certain other abbreviations are all appropriate methods of indicating progress. Grades are updated on the 1st and 15th of each month on EDLINE.
Report Cards
Computerized report cards come out at the end of each quarter and are sent home with students. Students (grades 3-8) are given a letter/numerical grade/mark for both achievement in each class and for effort. Parents must sign and return a report card acknowledgment each of the first three quarters, and then keep the completed record after the fourth quarter for their personal files. Kindergarten - 2nd grade students will receive a progress report with a checklist of developmental milestones and standards mastered.
ECS and ALL schools in the Diocese of Venice will be using the same grading scale that is used by Cardinal Mooney.
| 100-97 A+ | 79 - 77 C+ | |
| 96 - 94 A | 76 - 74 C | SPECIALS GRADING KEY |
| 93 - 90 A- | 73 - 70 C- | O = outstanding |
| 89 - 87 B+ | 69 - 67 D+ | S = satisfactory |
| 86 - 84 B | 66 - 64 D | N = needs improvement |
| 83 - 80 B- | 63 - 60 D- | U = unsatisfactory |
| 59 - below F |
| 1) Outstanding Student | 17) Incomplete Homework/Assignments | 33) Not working up to Potential |
| 2) Good Work Habits | 18) Low Test Scores/Quizzes | 34) Inconsistent Effort |
| 3) Contributes Well In Class | 19) Talks at Inappropriate Times | 35) Struggles with on level Reading |
| 4) Works Quietly & Diligently | 20) Wastes Time In Class | 36) Struggles with on level Math |
| 5) Always Strives to Do His/Her Best | 21) Does Not Participate in Class | 37) Struggles with Vocabulary |
| 6) Considerate of Other students | 22) Irregular Attendance is Affecting Performance | 38) Making a serious effort to Improve |
| 7) Conscientious Student | 23) Written Work Needs Improvement | 39) Sometimes disruptive in class |
| 8) Puts Forth Consistent Effort | 24) Careless or Inaccurate Work | 40) Frequently disruptive in class |
| 9) Shows Improvement | 25) Occasionally Inattentive | 41) Attitude is disrupting class |
| 10) Interested in This Subject | 26) Poor Class/ Test Preparation | 42) Attitude is impeding learning |
| 11) Aptitude in This Area | 27)Missing Homework/Assignments | 43) Frequently late turning in assignments. |
| 12) Cooperative & Attentive | 28)Occasional Improper Behavior | 44) A delight to have in class |
| 13) Uses Time Well | 29)Continual Source of Disruption | 45) Motivated Learner |
| 14) Takes Pride in Work | 30) Serious Lack of Academic Preparation | 46) High Achiever |
| 15) Completes Homework\Assignments | 31) Progressing with accommodations | 47) Good luck next year |
| 16) Puts Forth Minimal Effort | 32) Working Satisfactorily | 48) Students in tutoring at this time |
Incompletes
Normally incompleteness in course studies should not occur. However, if circumstances warrant such a measure be taken, two weeks are usually allowed to complete the course work. Students will receive failing grades for any work still not completed after the make-up period.
Exams
Quizzes and weekly tests will be given dependent upon grade and subject. In addition, grades 3-8 have extended unit type tests in most core subjects. Grades 4-8 may also be required to take both semester and final exams. Testing and exam schedules are developed and followed so as not to over burden the students.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Any question regarding your child's grades, homework, or classroom activities needs to be addressed to the teacher first. Teachers can be contacted by email, a note sent to school, or a phone call to the office. A conference may be requested at any time during the year by initiating an appointment through the school secretary. Please do not call teachers at home.
Formal parent-teacher and student led conferences are normally scheduled in the Fall. The teacher will inform parents by phone or mail as to the specific date and time. Each teacher will verify and schedule their own appointments and conferences.
Academic Accolades
Principal's Award and Honor Roll are calculated every quarter when report cards come out. Principal's Award laurels can go to students in grades 1-5 that show outstanding achievement and/or outstanding effort. The "Honor Roll" distinction is for grades 4,5,6,7, & 8 and includes two all ‘A' categories as well as an ‘A and B' category.
The Principal's Award is attained by students in Grades 3-4-5 who meet the following criteria:
~ Outstanding Student Comment in the Effort Area but do not make the Honor Roll.
One of three Honor Roll levels is attained by students in Grades 4-5-6-7- 8 who meet the following criteria:
Highest Honors ~ "A" in all core subjects and "O"or "S+" in all specials.
High Honors ~ "A" in all core subjects and "O" or "S" in all specials.
Honors ~ "A" or "B" in all core subjects and "O" or "S" in all specials.
Straight A students are invited to the Principal's "Make Your Own Sundae" Party after each marking period.
Both "N" and/or "U" and specific negative (#29, # 30, #40, #41, & #42) comments are disqualifying for all criteria of academic accolades.
Retention/Social Promotion
Only students who successfully complete the curriculum for a grade level will be regularly promoted. A student may be retained if s/he has not mastered the subjects and/or if an appropriate maturity level is lacking. A student with a yearly average indicating failure in two major subject areas (Reading / LA, Math, Science, & Social Studies) may be retained. Parents will be officially notified no later than the end of the third quarter if retention is probable. Any student whose yearly average indicates a failure in a major subject area may be required to bring up this grade via summer school or through tutoring. After progressive teacher-parent consultation, promotion or retention is ultimately the decision of the principal.
Diplomas
Students who successfully meet all of the eighth grade level requirements and satisfy school promotion standards will receive a graduation diploma. In a case where a student does not meet the necessary graduation standards and requirements, a certificate of attendance may be used in lieu of a diploma.
