STANDARDS FOR SUCCESS

GRADING SYSTEM

There are four marking periods of approximately nine weeks in the school calendar. Grades given each quarter reflect student performance on home and class assignments, quizzes, tests, varied assessments and participation.

• 93-100% A = Superior
• 85- 92% B = High Average
• 77- 84% C = Average
• 70- 76% D = Below Average
  below 70% F = Failure (requiring summer school)
• Incomplete I = This allows a grace period because of extended illness or other serious extenuating circumstances. The student will have three weeks from the end of the marking period to make up the missing work. After that time, the teacher will submit the grade earned to the main office. Work not completed may result in a failing grade for that quarter.
  

AWARDS

Students of MHCA can be recognized with the following awards:

Quarterly

• Principal's List - Students who have earned a 93% and above in all subjects and have demonstrated good conduct will be enrolled on the Principal's List.
• First Honors - Students who have a minimum average of 93%, with no grade below 85, and have demonstrated good conduct will be awarded First Honors.
• Second Honors - Students who have earned an 85% and above in all subjects and have demonstrated good conduct will be awarded Second Honors.

Yearly
The following are presented at the year-end Award Ceremony (for freshmen through juniors) and at the Baccalaureate (for seniors):

• General Excellence - to students earning an "A" average in all subjects.
• Academic Pins - to students with the highest "A" average in individual subjects.
• Achievement Certificates - to students with special achievement in individual subjects.
• Other Awards - to students who have distinguished themselves in the areas of service, leadership, special programs and academic competitions.