Grading & Report Cards
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.
| Academic Subjects | Conduct Grades |
|---|---|
| A: 100 - 90; Excellent | E = Excellent |
| B: 89-80; Good, above average | S = Satisfactory |
| C: 79-70; Satisfactory, Average | P = Poor; below average |
| F: 69 and below; Unsatisfactory and failing | U = Unsatisfactory |
2025-2026 Report Card Dates
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 Week Cycles | Cycle Dates | # of Days in Cycle | Report Card Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle I | Aug 12 - Sept. 20 | 28 days | September 26 (Friday) |
| Cycle II | Sept. 23 - Nov 1 | 28 days | November 10 (Monday) |
| Cycle III | Nov 4 - Dec 20 | 29 days | January 9 (Friday) |
| Cycle IV | Jan 7 - Feb 21 | 31 days | February 27 (Friday) |
| Cycle V | Feb 24 - Apr 17 | 33 days | April 24 (Friday) |
| Cycle VI | Apr 21 - June 4 | 31 days | June 4 (Thursday) |
Houston ISD Academic Calendar
