3. Summer Policy & Grade Examples

Calvary Preparatory Academy — Holistic Grading Model — Summer Policy & Grade Examples

Summer school — key differences

Summer school students are always full-time. The DDF is 100% required every school day. The pacing is approximately 5 sections per week rather than 1. Scheduled teacher meetings are less frequent but still required. The holistic model applies exactly as in a regular semester with one additional policy governing DDF absences.

Summer school DDF attendance policy — school policy, separate from the grading rubric

All summer school students are required to post in the DDF every school day. The first two DDF absences are handled through the Regular Engagement rubric only — no separate deduction. Beginning with the 3rd absence, the following direct grade deductions are applied administratively to the overall course grade:

Absence 1-course student 2-course student 3-course student
1st & 2nd Rubric only — no direct deduction Rubric only Rubric only
3rd −3% off grade −2% per course −1% per course
4th −6% cumulative −4% cumulative −2% cumulative
5th −9% cumulative −6% cumulative −3% cumulative
6th −12% cumulative −8% cumulative −4% cumulative

This deduction is applied administratively and is separate from the Regular Engagement rubric score. There is no double-penalty on absences 1 and 2.

Three student examples

These examples show how the model works across different student profiles. Standard weights apply: Curriculum 40%, Learning Verification 30%, Assigned Work 10%, Meeting Attendance 10%, Regular Engagement 5%, Community Values 5%.

MR

Marcus R. — Grade 10, full-time, 6 courses

Struggles with tests but shows up and truly learns

Curriculum grade (40%)
 
62%
Learning verification (30%)
 
88%
Assigned work (10%)
 
90%
Meeting attendance (10%)
 
95%
Regular engagement (5%)
 
90%
Community values (5%)
 
90%

(62×0.40)+(88×0.30)+(90×0.10)+(95×0.10)+(90×0.05)+(90×0.05) = 24.8+26.4+9.0+9.5+4.5+4.5 = 78.7% ≈ 79% (C+)

Marcus has always found multiple-choice tests hard. His 62% curriculum grade looks concerning, but every scheduled meeting he shows up fully prepared, explains concepts clearly, and engages with the DDF consistently. His teacher is convinced every session that Marcus genuinely knows the material. Under the old model he would have been in danger of failing. Under the new model his 79% reflects the truth.

JT

Jordan T. — Grade 11, full-time, 5 courses

High digital textbook scores hiding a serious problem

Curriculum grade (40%)
 
91%
Learning verification (30%)
 
32%
Assigned work (10%)
 
88%
Meeting attendance (10%)
 
45%
Regular engagement (5%)
 
40%
Community values (5%)
 
0%

(91×0.40)+(32×0.30)+(88×0.10)+(45×0.10)+(40×0.05)+(0×0.05) = 36.4+9.6+8.8+4.5+2.0+0 = 61.3% ≈ 61% (D)

Jordan’s digital textbook shows 91% but cannot explain the material in scheduled meetings at all. Rarely shows up on time, barely engages in the DDF, and never submitted a faith-in-action reflection. The discontinuity flag was documented and administration was involved. Under the old model Jordan might have passed with an A. The new model tells the real story.

SL

Sofia L. — Grade 9, full-time, 4 courses

Solid middle-ground student with room to grow

Curriculum grade (40%)
 
75%
Learning verification (30%)
 
72%
Assigned work (10%)
 
80%
Meeting attendance (10%)
 
80%
Regular engagement (5%)
 
75%
Community values (5%)
 
80%

(75×0.40)+(72×0.30)+(80×0.10)+(80×0.10)+(75×0.05)+(80×0.05) = 30.0+21.6+8.0+8.0+3.75+4.0 = 75.35% ≈ 76% (C)

Sofia is consistent and genuine. She shows up reasonably prepared, her scheduled meetings show real understanding with some gaps, and she engages with the DDF most days. Her 76% is honest. If she tightens her meeting preparation and DDF consistency she could easily reach the mid-80s.

Multi-course holistic tier — how it works

The holistic tier scores (Meeting Attendance, Regular Engagement, Community Values) are entered once and apply equally to every course the student is enrolled in. A student taking three courses does not have three separate engagement scores — their engagement as a learner is a single measure that follows them across all courses.

Example: A student earns 85% on Meeting Attendance. That 85% contributes 8.5% (85% × 10% weight) to every course they are taking. The class-specific tier — Curriculum Grade, Assigned Work, Learning Verification — is calculated independently for each course.