Information
Abington Middle School is a three-year program for students in grades 6 through 8. The total number of faculty assigned to the building is 145.
WEIGHTED GRADE PROCEDURES
Below is a chart showing the factors presently in use for all courses, and the weighted factors used for honors, Advanced Placement, and dual enrollment courses.
Weighted grades appropriately recognize the significant workload undertaken by students in the honors courses.
Grade | College Prep Courses | Honors/Dual Enrollment in 2-Year College Courses (x 1.15) | Advanced Placement/Dual Enrollment in 4-Year College Courses (x 1.25) |
|---|---|---|---|
A | 4.0 | 4.6 | 5.0 |
B | 3.0 | 3.45 | 3.75 |
C | 2.0 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
D | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
E | 0 | 0 | 0 |
F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Marking Period Schedule
Report Card Dates
Description | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
Term 1 | 09/03/2024 | 11/11/2024 |
Term 2 | 11/12/2024 | 01/29/2025 |
Term 3 | 01/30/2025 | 04/08/2025 |
Term 4 | 04/09/2025 | 06/17/2025 |
Report cards will be available in Skyward approximately one week following the conclusion of each marking period. Students and parents are encouraged to use Skyward, our online grading system, to monitor grades, assignments, and attendance on an ongoing basis.
Attendance
Click HERE to view information on reporting an absence in Skyward
Attendance Office Email Address
AMS Absence Reporting phone number: 215-517-2890