Grading and Report Cards

In the 2026-2027 school year, Houston Independent School District (HISD) will continue to use six-week grading periods for all schools.

• Grading Cycles: HISD operates on six-week grading cycles. 
• Report Card Dates: Report cards are issued at the end of each six-week grading period. 
• 2026-2027 Calendar: The first six-week cycle begins on August 10, 2026, and ends on September 18, 2026. The corresponding report card is issued on September 25, 2026. 
• Midpoint Progress Reports: If a student is not progressing satisfactorily, parents may receive preliminary progress reports at the midpoint of the grading period and at other times as needed. 

• Grading Cycles and Report Cards 2026-2027

  Grading Cycles	Report Card
  Aug.10 - Sept.18	Sept. 25 (Friday)
  Sept. 22- Oct.30	Nov. 6 (Friday)
  Nov. 2-Dec. 18	Jan. 8 (Friday)
  Jan. 5- Feb. 19	Feb. 26 (Friday)
  Feb. 22- Apr. 15	April 23 (Friday)
  Apr. 19- May 28	June 2 (Wednesday)

• HISD Connect (PowerSchool): Parents can access grades, attendance, and report cards through the HISD Connect portal or the PowerSchool app. 
• Grade Scale: In middle and high school, grades are typically reported on a 0-100 scale. 
• Academic Grades:
  • A: 90-100 (Excellent) 
  • B: 80-89 (Good) 
  • C: 75-79 (Satisfactory/Average) 
  • D: 70-74 (Passing/Below Average) 
  • F: Below 70 (Failing)