General FAQ
Will grades be taken for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year?
Grades will not be taken for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. Comal ISD has adopted a “Pass/Grade Review” system used to promote students to the next grade level or award credits for graduation purposes.
How does my child earn a “pass?”
Sufficient progress in the coursework, constituting the Student Self-Assessment Portfolio, shall be considered a passing grade.
Under what circumstances would my child earn a “Grade Review?”
When a student is unable or struggling to complete any work and not demonstrating sufficient progress in the course, teachers will communicate directly with students or parents to support and provide opportunities to earn a “pass.” If a student is unable to participate in the online platform, teachers may provide instruction via periodic phone calls and/or paper packets.
In the case that no communication occurred for the 4th nine-week cycle, and the teacher is, therefore, unable to review student progress, a student might earn a Grade Review.
If my child does not receive a Pass, how do I get a Grade Review for them?
In the event a student earns a Grade Review, this will be communicated in writing to the student and parent. The campus administrator, teacher, and parent/guardian will meet to discuss factors surrounding a student’s non-participation in the Residence Learning Program and work together to create a plan for the student to attain a “pass.”
Will the assignments my child turns in be given a grade?
No. While grades will not be given for individual assignments turned in during the Residence Learning Program, teachers may provide feedback to help students progress through the coursework.
I have access to technology, but what I don’t have is time as a working parent to guide my child through the Residence Learning Program. Are you going to penalize my child because I personally don’t have the capability to guide them through this?
No. Comal ISD will work with you and your child to provide instructional support. If a student is unable to participate in the online platform, teachers may provide instruction via periodic phone calls and/or paper packets.
Are you going to retain/fail my child if I am not able to participate in the Residence Learning Program or if he/she doesn’t complete the packet?
Retention decisions will not be based on participation in the Residence Learning Program. When a student is unable or struggling to complete work and not demonstrating sufficient progress in the course, teachers will communicate directly with students or parents to support.
Does my child have to turn in every assignment in order to receive a “Pass?” What if they miss a couple of assignments?
Coursework shall be given to monitor student progress toward mastery of the standards in each subject. Sufficient progress in the coursework for the 4th nine-weeks shall be considered a passing grade.
Will the teachers be delivering new material as part of the Residence Learning Program?
Depending on the course, material covered in the Residence Learning Program may be new or a review.