Academic Index
The Academic Index brings into account academic factors that may impact a student’s success in school such as Absences, Discipline and Grades. Particularly at the secondary level, this report can be used as an early warning tool for students at‐risk of dropping out. The Academic Index is calculated based on grade cluster cut points for Attendance, Discipline and Grading as defined below. Student with 4 or more points are displayed in Red, those with 2‐3 points are displayed in Yellow and students with 0‐1 points are displayed in Green.
Attendance for school year
Calculate on Attendance Rate. Member days – Absences (AU and AE)/Member days = Attendance Rate
| Area | Grades |
Criteria |
Points |
| Excused and Unexcused Absences | KN-05 |
86%-91% |
1 |
Less than 86% |
2 |
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| Excused and Unexcused Absence | 06-08 |
80%-87% |
1 |
Less than 80% |
2 |
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| Excused and Unexcused Absences | 09-12 |
72%-82% |
1 |
Less than 72% |
2 |
Suspensions for school year
| Area | Criteria |
Points |
| Out of School Suspensions | 1+ Days |
1 |
Grades for marking period
| Area | Criteria |
Points |
| Math Grade | D or NP |
1 |
F or BP |
2 |
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| ELA Grade | D or NP |
1 |
F or BP |
2 |
How it Works
The Academic Index is calculated on a marking period basis, so students have an opportunity to improve their index if interventions are implemented. For Instance, if a student has poor grades due to attendance issues. The school could implement an intervention where the goal is to improve the student’s attendance. If the intervention is successful, and the attendance improves, in theory the student’s academic performance should improve as well.
Dashboards
Teachers and Administrators can view the Academic Index and the associated data via the Academic Dashboard which can be generated for the following groups of student: homerooms, classes, and intervention groups.
Student Detail
In addition to the Dashboards, Teachers and Administrators can view Historical Academic Index information at the student detail level.
