The administration and faculty of St. Patrick’s School strive to assess total student performance. In conjunction with the Diocesan requirements for the grading system, written grades are given for each student so as to keep students and parents aware of the student’s progress in the completion of the curriculum.  Cumulative quarter grades are posted on the report card, and individual grades for specific work is written on that student’s work.  Grades are based on such areas as class work, homework, test and quiz performance, class participation, effort, conduct, independent and group work, special projects, appearance of completed work, attitude, etc.  The school looks for and encourages the best from each child.  Frequent communication among the student, teacher, and family is encouraged.  Any matter involving a student’s work or behavior must be discussed with the teacher first, before being brought to the attention of the principal.  Any conferences with teacher or principal are by appointment only.

The Standard Diocesan report card is used, and these are issued four times a school year.  We encourage parents to discuss the grades in relation to conduct, effort, and home study.  Report cards should be signed to guarantee the parent(s) has reviewed them and should be returned to school immediately. 

We recognize academic achievement using the following criteria:

Merit:   

Students in Grades 1-8 who achieve a B, or better, in conduct, effort, and home study each report card period.

Honor:  

Students in Grades 5-8 who achieve Merit and have A’s and B’s in academic areas.  Music, art, and P.E. are not included in this averaging.

First Honors:  

Students in grades 6-8 who achieve A's in all academic areas, conduct and home study.

California Junior Scholarship Federation:  

Students in the 4th quarter of 7th Grade and 2nd and 4th quarters of 8th Grade may achieve this recognition by achieving 12 points in the six major subjects of the  curriculum.  A = 3 points and B = 1 point.  No grade may be below a C; citizenship grade must be an A or B.