Grading and Report Cards

In order for HISD students to be promoted to the next grade level, they must show that they have learned what the State of Texas requires of all public school children. HISD “Promotion Standards” generally include classroom grades and a local or state test. Details about the standards are available online through your child’s school.

Grading and Report Cards  

Academic Subjects	Conduct
90–100 = Excellent	E = Excellent
80–89 = Good; above average	S = Satisfactory
75–79 = Satisfactory; average	P = Poor; below average
70–74 = Passing; below average	U = Unsatisfactory
Below 70 = Unsatisfactory; failing

 

2025-2026 Report Cards 

Six-week grading periods are used in all HISD Schools. All schools will send report cards to parents six times during the year, shortly after the end of each six-week grading period.

SIX WEEKS CYCLES		CYCLE DATES	# of Days in Cycle	Report Card Dates
CYCLE I	Aug 12 – Sep. 19		27 days		September 26 (Friday)
CYCLE II	Sep 22 – Oct 31		28 days		November 10 (Monday)
CYCLE III	Nov 3 – Dec 19		29 days		January 9 (Friday)
CYCLE IV	Jan 6 – Feb 20		31 days		February 27 (Friday)
CYCLE V	Feb 23 – Apr 17		33 days		April 24 (Friday)
CYCLE VI	Apr 20 – June 4		33 days		June 4 (Thursday) (ES/K-8/MS)  June 12 (Friday) (HS)