SAHS Academics > Grading > Grading progress

It is each teacher's responsibility to monitor the academic progress of his/her students. Teachers are expected to contact the parents of students who fail major assessments. Should a student be in danger of failing a class, the teacher should use these interventions:

1. Communicate the nature of the potential failure (incomplete homework, incomplete projects, low test scores, difficulty with comprehension, etc.) to the student’s parent/guardian. The teacher must facilitate reciprocal contact with the parent in the form(s) of a: phone call, parent conference, and/or mailed progress report. All contacts must be recorded on the Monthly Parent Contact Log and submitted to the appropriate subject-area supervisor.
2. Further Interventions can be made in any of the following ways:
   • Extra help before and/or after school
   • Written communications to parent/guardian
   • Additional assignments
   • Referral to the student’s guidance counselor

It is especially important to communicate and report potential student failure when dealing with seniors and credits toward graduation.