Grading & Report Cards
📊 Grading Policy & Reporting Schedule
At Hartman Middle School, we follow the Houston ISD (HISD) grading policy to ensure fair and consistent evaluation of student progress. Please review the grading scale, important policies, and reporting dates below.
🔢 HISD Grading Scale
| Grade | Score Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A | 90–100 | Excellent |
| B | 80–89 | Good |
| C | 75–79 | Fair |
| D | 70–74 | Passing |
| F | 69 or below | Failing |
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All grades are reported as numerical scores.
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Scores ending in .5 or higher will be rounded up.
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A 70 or higher average is required to receive credit for a course.
📘 Grade Reporting Guidelines
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Teachers will post at least two grades per week per student.
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A minimum of 12 grades must be recorded during each grading cycle.
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Teachers may drop some grades, as long as the 12 grade minimum is maintained.
🗓️ Grading Cycles 2025–2026
| Cycle | Dates |
|---|---|
| 1 | August 12 – September 19 |
| 2 | September 22 – October 31 |
| 3 | November 3 – December 19 |
| 4 | January 6 – February 20 |
| 5 | February 23 – April 17 |
| 6 | April 20 – June 4 |
📝 Report Card Dates
| Report Card | Date |
|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | September 26 (Friday) |
| Cycle 2 | November 10 (Monday) |
| Cycle 3 | January 9 (Friday) |
| Cycle 4 | February 27 (Friday) |
| Cycle 5 | April 24 (Friday) |
| Final (ES, K-8, MS) | June 4 |
| Final (High School) | June 12 |
For questions about grading, please contact your child’s teacher or the school’s front office.