At The Robert Randall School, students participate in either the New York State Standardized Assessment or the New York State Alternative Assessment, as outlined in their Individualized Education Plans (IEP). Teachers regularly assess students using rubrics, checklists, and skill assessments in curriculum. The collected data is analyzed to guide future instruction and determine final grades on report cards.

Report cards are issued four times a year: December, March, June, and August. Each report card is accompanied by a current progress report from the student's IEP. Progress reports are completed five times a year: November, March, June, August, and prior to the development of a new IEP.

2026–2027 Marking Period Dates

Marking Period 1	Marking Period 2	Marking Period 3	Marking Period 4
9/10/26–12/3/26	12/4/26–3/11/27	3/12/27–6/24/27	7/8/27–8/13/27

Grading Criteria

Student grades are based on multiple measures to give a complete picture of learning:

• Formative Assessments: classwork, individual and group projects
• Summative Assessments: weekly and/or unit assessments
• Participation/PBIS

P373R Grading Rubric

Rubric Grade	NYC Description	P373R Interpretation	Numerical Equivalent
4	Excels in Standards	Independent/Exceeding: Student is consistently meeting expectations.	4+ = 97–100 4 = 94–96 4− = 91–93
3	Proficient	Supporting: Student is frequently meeting expectations.	3+ = 85–90 3 = 76–84 3− = 70–75
2	Below Standards	Emerging: Student is making progress towards meeting expectations.	2+ = 65–69 2 = 56–64 2− = 50–55
1	Well Below Standards	Beginning: Student is beginning to make progress towards meeting expectations.	1+ = 40–49 1 = below 40

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