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APPENDIX J (3): Letter Regarding
Eligibility for G/H Grading - Secondary
Christin Silagy, Ed.S.
Director of ELD, Federal Grants Richard M. Machesky, Ed.D.
and State Assessments Superintendent of Schools

Administration Building csilagy@troy.k12.mi.us
4400 Livernois 248.823.4036
Troy, Michigan 48098-4777 Fax: 248.823.4013

Date: ________________

To the Parent/Guardian of: ____________________________________________________________________

The WIDA Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State (ACCESS) or Placement Test
(W-APT) was administered to your child to determine eligibility in the Troy School District English Language
Development Program. This test is required, on an annual basis, of all students whose native language or home
language is not English. Your student’s results, as indicated below, qualify him/her to receive G/H grading at the
discretion of his/her teacher. A "G" grade indicates that the student has earned credit for the class. An "H" grade
indicates that the student has NOT earned credit for the class.

Assessment Used: ____ WIDA ACCESS ____ W-APT (ACCESS Placement Test)

Level of English Proficiency:

____1 Entering
____2 Emerging
____3 Developing

The following information regarding eligibility for G/H grading can be found in Appendix I(2) of the Troy School
District (TSD) Title III Handbook:

GRADE REPORTING "G/H" GRADING GUIDELINES – SECONDARY

“G” grading (credit)

To be considered for a G grade the student must be passing the class for the semester, but is unable to complete all of the course
requirements due to one of the following:
1. A student is unable to attend and/or participate due to medical circumstances.
2. A student is new to the school and has not been in attendance long enough to be evaluated for a grade.
3. A foreign exchange student or ELL student (Level Entering through Developing) who is experiencing language difficulties.
4. Using the G as a grading accommodation (see E-116).
5. The class meets every other day and it is the first card-marking period of the class (middle school only).

“H” Grading (no credit)

To be considered for an H grade the student must meet one of the following criteria:
1. A student is unable to attend and/or participate due to medical circumstances.
2. A student is new to the school and has not been in attendance long enough to be evaluated for a grade.
3. A foreign exchange student or ELL student (Level Entering through Developing) who is experiencing language
difficulties.
4. A student is passing a class, but has lost credit due to a violation of the district attendance policy
(high school only).
5. The class meets every other day and it is the first card-marking period of the class (middle school only and the student is
not passing the class.

NO DEVIATION OF THE ABOVE IS ALLOWED WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING OR HIS/HER
DESIGNEE.

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