5121 — Grades/Evaluation Of Student Achievement (BP)
The official document
What the district published
This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need a budget degree to understand where their school dollars go.
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What this document actually says
This policy, last revised November 12, 2019, establishes how teachers grade student work in Reed Union schools. Grades must be based solely on academic performance and mastery of course content through tests, projects, portfolios, and class discussions. Non-academic factors like attendance, effort, behavior, and work habits cannot be included in academic grades (though they may be reported separately). Teachers must use a uniform grading system and inform students and parents how performance will be evaluated. Report cards may include progress on specific academic standards and narrative descriptions of student work. Once a teacher assigns a grade, the Board or Superintendent cannot change it except as allowed by law. The policy aims to ensure grades accurately reflect what students know and can do academically.
What this means for your family
Your child's grades will reflect only their academic understanding and mastery of course material, not attendance, effort, or behavior. Teachers must clearly explain how they evaluate work. You'll receive accurate information about your child's academic strengths and areas needing improvement. Non-academic factors like effort may be reported separately, giving you a complete picture of your child's school performance beyond just test scores.
Summaries are AI-assisted and based on the original district document shown above. Nothing has been editorialized — interpretations are clearly labeled. This site is maintained by Lina Godfrey's campaign as a community resource.