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Grading at MESA is different from what you might see at most high schools. That is because we use a Standards-Based Grading system. Students’ grades are not an overall average of several different weighted categories–tests, quizzes, homework, etc. Rather, students are taught to master individual standards, and their overall grade is based on the percentage of grades that they master.
This allows MESA teachers and students to hone in on areas of weakness, and then work to improve specific skills during office hours. Additionally, after additional study or extra help, students can re-assess in an area where they may not have achieved mastery. If a student is now able to master that standard, the student’s newest grade–the higher one–replaces the original failing grade. In other words, it doesn’t matter where you start, it matters where you finish!
MESA offers students various opportunities to earn college credit, including AP Courses and College Now. Additionally, students can earn credits through the College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP). MESA also partners with St. Francis College, allowing seniors to take college-credit-bearing classes in math and writing. Students can potentially earn up to a full year's worth of college credits through these programs!
At MESA, students receive weekly grades, known as E-Scores, based on their effort in the following categories, graded on a 0-4 point scale by each teacher:
• Homework: Timely completion of assignments outside the classroom
• Punctuality: Arrival to class before the late bell
• Preparation: Possession of necessary materials for class work
• Contribution: Participation and engagement in class activities and discussions
When a student earns a threshold total E-Score, they're entered into their grade's E-Score Club. Students who join the E-Score Club at least 5 times in a trimester qualify for an end-of-trimester rewards field trip in NYC. Those who join at least 10 times during the school year are eligible for an end-of-year overnight trip to destinations outside NYC.
Uniforms can be purchased at the school.
MESA students must meet the same graduation requirements as all New York State high school students, which include earning at least 44 credits across various subjects and passing Regents Examinations. While these requirements are minimums, the majority of our students graduate with over 50 credits.
Math, Engineering, and Science Academy (MESA) Charter High School will provide a rigorous education that equips each student with the ability to succeed in life and in college both in-person and virtual settings. Through an intensive college readiness program, students will develop critical thinking and self-advocacy. We want our students to internalize the connection between academic excellence, perseverance, and economic opportunity, empowering them to assert control over their professional futures. An integral part of achieving this is through honesty, trust, and integrity.
Grading at MESA is different from what you might see at most high schools. That is because we use a Standards-Based Grading system. Students’ grades are not an overall average of several different weighted categories–tests, quizzes, homework, etc. Rather, students are taught to master individual standards, and their overall grade is based on the percentage of grades that they master.
This allows MESA teachers and students to hone in on areas of weakness, and then work to improve specific skills during office hours. Additionally, after additional study or extra help, students can re-assess in an area where they may not have achieved mastery. If a student is now able to master that standard, the student’s newest grade–the higher one–replaces the original failing grade. In other words, it doesn’t matter where you start, it matters where you finish!
MESA offers students various opportunities to earn college credit, including AP Courses and College Now. Additionally, students can earn credits through the College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP). MESA also partners with St. Francis College, allowing seniors to take college-credit-bearing classes in math and writing. Students can potentially earn up to a full year's worth of college credits through these programs!
• Homework: Timely completion of assignments outside the classroom
• Punctuality: Arrival to class before the late bell
• Preparation: Possession of necessary materials for class work
• Contribution: Participation and engagement in class activities and discussions
When a student earns a threshold total E-Score, they're entered into their grade's E-Score Club. Students who join the E-Score Club at least 5 times in a trimester qualify for an end-of-trimester rewards field trip in NYC. Those who join at least 10 times during the school year are eligible for an end-of-year overnight trip to destinations outside NYC.At MESA, students receive weekly grades, known as E-Scores, based on their effort in the following categories, graded on a 0-4 point scale by each teacher:
MESA students must meet the same graduation requirements as all New York State high school students, which include earning at least 44 credits across various subjects and passing Regents Examinations. While these requirements are minimums, the majority of our students graduate with over 50 credits.
Math, Engineering, and Science Academy (MESA) Charter High School will provide a rigorous education that equips each student with the ability to succeed in life and in college both in-person and virtual settings. Through an intensive college readiness program, students will develop critical thinking and self-advocacy. We want our students to internalize the connection between academic excellence, perseverance, and economic opportunity, empowering them to assert control over their professional futures. An integral part of achieving this is through honesty, trust, and integrity.
