At St. Joseph School, we recognize the importance of academic success and are proud to share our most recent data. The graphs below compare St. Joseph School’s February 2020 STAR testing data to the end of the 2019 school year CAASPP data of our nearby district, county and state. (The CAASPP data from 2020 will only be published at the end of the school year.)
Report Cards
Report cards are issued three times a year in Grades 1-8. (Kindergarten progress is discussed at the fall Parent-Teacher Conference.) Kindergarten students will receive report cards for the subsequent two trimesters.
Accessing Student Grades
Parents and students in grades 6-8 can view grades online using PowerSchool.
Diocesan Grading Scale/Standard Report Interpretation
Grades 6-8:
A (93-100) A- (90-92) B+ (87-89) B (83-86) B- (80-82)
C+ (77-79) C (73-76) C- (70-72) D+ (67-69) D (63-66)
D- (60-62) F (< 59) P (Pass) NP (No Pass)
A (Very Good) B (Good) C (Satisfactory) D (Unsatisfactory/Below Grade Level) F (Failed)
√ (Improvement needed in subsection checked) , NG (Not Graded). P (Pass) NP (No Pass)
Grades K-5:
Standards Based Report Card
5 – Exceeds end of year grade level expectations by independently applying and utilizing concepts and skills
4 – Consistently and independently demonstrates mastery of/proficiency in the grade level standard
3 – Progressing toward consistent and independent mastery of/proficiency in the grade level standard
2 – Beginning to show growth and progress with support
1 – Needs more time and support to develop
Middle School Awards
Awards are a means to recognize special achievements and instill motivation in students. As an academic institution, St. Joseph School awards various levels of performance with certificates, such as Honors, Principal’s List, and Perfect Attendance to students in grades 6 to 8. In addition to these awards, students have the opportunity to earn recognition for Christian service in the middle school Service Block for students in grades 5 to 8.
Perfect Attendance (6-8)
- given to students who have no unexcused absences or unexcused tardies during the trimester.
Honors (6-8)
- awarded to students who earn a 3.5-3.79 G.P.A. in Religion, Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies with no grade lower than a B-
- a passing grade in P.E, Art and Music
- Meets Expectations (M), Approaching Expectations (AE) in all General Behavior Expectations
Principal’s List (6-8)
- awarded to students who earn a 3.8-4.0 G.P.A. in Religion, Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies with no grade lower than a A-
- a passing grade in P.E., Art, and Music
- Meets or Exceeds Expectations (M) in all General Behavior Expectations
The grade point scale for determining Honors and Principal’s List is as follows:
A 4.0 B+ 3.3 C+ 2.3 D+ 1.3
A- 3.7 B 3.0 C 2.0 D 1.0
B- 2.7 C- 1.7 D- 0.7
A student suspended during a trimester or on behavioral probation is not eligible for Honors, Principal’s List, or Young Christian Awards for that trimester.
California Junior Scholarship Federation
The California Junior Scholarship Federation (CJSF), an Honor Society, is a junior branch of the High School CSF. Membership is open to eligible eighth graders who have earned a minimum of 12 points in four out of the last six trimesters of school including the final trimester of Grade 8 in the following subjects: Religion, Reading/Literature, English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. All academic grades must be at least a C- and conduct must be at least a B in order for the quarter to be considered. In determining eligibility, each A- or above is given 3 points, each B- or above equals 1 point. These criteria are posted in the Junior High classrooms. Students who have earned this honor will receive special recognition at graduation. The CJSF record will follow the student to the high school. CJSF is under the direction of the Principal.