Academic Information

Grades can be viewed on the PowerSchool regularly and a report card will be issued at the end of each nine weeks. Parents and students are encouraged to regularly check student grades by accessing PowerSchool.

 

 

A+ (100-98) 6.33	B+ (89-87) 5.33	C+ (79-77) 4.33	D+ (69-67) 3.33
A (97-94) 6.00	B (86-83) 5.00	C (76-73) 4.00	D (66-63) 3.00
A- (93-90) 5.67	B- (82-80) 4.67	C- (72-70) 3.67	D- (62-60) 2.67

At the end of each grading period, students having earned a “B” average or above in every subject in which they are enrolled as having attained the Honor Roll. Students having earned an “A” average in every subject in which they are enrolled as having attained the Principal’s List, as outlined in OSSD BOT Policy IHD - Honor Roll.  

Homework is an extension of the student’s school activities. Recognizing the value of homework assignments that are purposeful, well-planned, well-motivated, and age-appropriate, the OSSD BOT encourages the assignment of independent activities for students to complete at home. The type and the amount of time necessary to complete assignments will vary from kindergarten through twelfth grade; however, there will not necessarily be an assignment every night. Homework assignments should have the following purposes:

See OSSD BOT Policy IHB - Homework.

Parent-teacher conferences are encouraged. At various times during the school year and for various reasons, teachers and parents/guardians should confer concerning students. If the teacher feels a conference is necessary, the teacher will contact the parent. If for any reason a parent wishes to have a conference with the teacher, the parent should contact the teacher. When parents have concerns or issues to discuss, they are encouraged to discuss the issue with the classroom teacher first. If the situation is not resolved, parents may address the issue with the elementary administration.

 

Teachers, administrators, and parents share the common goal of creating the best learning experiences for students. Conferences may be scheduled before or after school or during a teacher's planning period and must be scheduled at least one day in advance.

A permanent record is set up for each student in the school system. This record begins when the student starts school and is kept current on the student until he/she finishes school. The permanent record follows the student wherever he/she goes. Permanent records are available for review by parents upon request. A student's educational record will be forwarded to a requesting school in which the student enrolls upon the school's request for the record. Permanent and cumulative records for individual students are collected, maintained, and disseminated in compliance with MS Codes § 37-3-49, § 37-15-1 through 37-15-3, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. See OSSD BOT Policy JR - Student Records. 

 

A student's educational record will be forwarded to a requesting school in which the student enrolls upon the school's request for the record. Permanent and cumulative records for individual students contain academic achievement and other required data and are collected, maintained, and disseminated in compliance with Mississippi laws and FERPA.