Cathedral Chapel School Behavior Grade Rubric

Grade Description of Student Behaviors

A The student exemplifies the five student learning expectations (SLE’s). The student is a role model and a
leader, who leads by example in terms of attitude, speech, and behavior. The student follows rules and
directions. The student does not require reminders or corrective measures to act properly. The student pays
attention in class, participates, collaborates, and cooperates. The student is both flexible and congenial. The
student shows the utmost respect for staff, guardians, and peers. The student does not disrupt class or school
activities for personal issues. (The student qualifies for the following: Principal’s List, Character Counts, Honor
Roll, Student Council, Student Ambassadors, Yearbook, Speech, CYO Sports, and AJHD)
A- The student exemplifies at least three of the five student learning expectations (SLE’s). The student is a role
model but is still in the process of becoming a school leader. The student follows rules and directions. The
student does not require reminders or corrective measures to act properly. The student pays attention in class,
participates, and cooperates. The student is both flexible and congenial. The student shows respect for staff,
guardians, and peers. The student does not disrupt class or school activities for personal issues. (The student
qualifies for the following: Principal’s List, Character Counts, Honor Roll, Student Council, Student
Ambassadors, Yearbook, Speech, CYO Sports, and AJHD)
B+ The student exemplifies at least one of the five student learning expectations (SLE’s). The student is
developing into a role model and school leader. The student follows most rules and directions. The student
seldom needs reminders or corrective measures to act properly. The student pays attention in class, participates,
and cooperates. The student is flexible and congenial. The student shows respect for staff, guardians, and peers.
The student makes a conscious effort to avoid being disruptive. (The student qualifies for the following: Honor
Roll, Student Council, Student Ambassadors, Yearbook, Speech, CYO Sports, and AJHD)
B The student follows most rules and directions. The student seldom needs reminders or corrective measures to
act properly. The student usually pays attention in class, participates, and cooperates. The student is usually
congenial. The student usually shows respect for staff, guardians, and peers. The student makes a conscious
effort to avoid being disruptive but at times exhibits issues with socializing in class. .(The student qualifies for
the following: Honor Roll, Student Council, Student Ambassadors, Yearbook, Speech, CYO Sports, and
AJHD)
B- The student does not follow directions first time given on a consistent basis and may violate school and class
rules. The student sometimes requires corrective action to limit or correct poor behavior. Student may exhibit
body language and/or speech that indicates a lack of respect. (The student may participate in CYO Sports and
Extracurricular Programs with written agreement/plan to improve behavior.)
C+ The student follows few directions and frequently violates classroom and school rules. The student’s behavior
or attitude consistently draws the attention of the teacher or supervisor. Occasionally the student fails to get
along with peers. The student can be loud and disruptive. Student exhibits body language and/or speech that
indicates a lack of respect. (At C+ and below, the student is excluded from participation on Honor Roll, CYO
Sports, and all Extracurricular programs)
C The student does not follow adult directions and ignores the rules of the school and classroom. The student
frequently requires corrective measures to reduce the incidence of poor behavior. Student exhibits body
language and/or speech that indicate a lack of respect. Student can be defensive and argumentative. Counseling
may be recommended.
C- The student does not follow adult directions and ignores the rules of the school and classroom. The student
frequently requires corrective measures to reduce the incidence of poor behavior. Student exhibits body
language and/or speech that indicates a lack of respect. Ideas, directions, and instructions frequently need to be
repeated. When given specific directions, the student often ignores or refuses to follow them. Student does not
stay on task. The student does not get along with peers and is often argumentative and defensive. The student is
often loud, disruptive, and angry. The student appears to enjoy/instigate conflict. The student will be placed on
behavior probation. Counseling is required.
D The student’s behavior does not meet the minimum standards or expectations of the Cathedral Chapel School
Parent-Student Handbook and does not align with Archdiocesan policy. The student is consistently disregarding
and/or violating school and classroom rules. The procedures related to behavior probation will be followed if
immediate improvement is not made by the student coupled with guardian support.