Grading & Academic Honor Roll

The curriculum of Our Lady of Lourdes is based on the Standards created by the Catholic Schools Office of the Archdiocese of Washington. Guidelines for assessment and evaluation of student work are received from the Catholic Schools Office and the Archdiocese of Washington.

Report Cards

GRADING SYSTEM FOR GRADES 4-8 IS AS FOLLOWS:

A – 93-100
B – 85-92
C – 77-84
D – 70-76
F – Below 70

REPORT CARDS FOR PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 3:

Students in grades Pre-K through Grade 3 receive Standards Based Report cards which indicate mastery of objectives or progress toward mastery. EE, ME, AE, NE (exceeds/meets/approaching/not approaching the grade level expectations at this time).

Academic Honor Roll

Academic honors certificates are given to students at the end of each quarter.

  • Principal’s List - All A's

  • Honors - A's and one B

  • Students on Honor Roll are expected to earn a minimum of "G" in Specials classes.

Retention and Requirement for Summer School

Parents will be notified by the end of the third quarter if there is a possibility of class failure or a need for retention.

Retention in primary grades is dependent upon developmental maturity and mathematics and language arts skills. Retention in grades 4 through 8 is usually dependent upon academic achievement. Failure in two core subjects is the basis for retention. Frequent tardiness and absences are not usually grounds for retention, but may be a contributing factor.