Academics
At Linton Hall School, faculty and staff realize that each person’s experience in school is unique; therefore, initiative, self-discipline, and creativity are encouraged. The Linton Hall academic program is designed to teach the basic skills of reading, writing, computing, thinking, and communicating clearly. Technology, fundamental teaching methods and techniques, and enrichment are used to challenge and encourage students to reach their potential.
Classes are small, typically limited to twenty-two students, hence, the ratio of faculty to students allows for a more individual approach to learning and close student-teacher relationships.
Linton Hall School has three divisions:
- Pre-Kindergarten (4-year olds)
- Lower School (grades K-4)
- Upper School (grades 5-8)
These divisions assist school personnel in grouping children in a developmentally appropriate manner.
Linton Hall concentrates on traditional core curriculum subjects along with a few courses that set it apart from other schools.
- Reading and Literature
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Religion
- Spanish
- Music
- Art
- Physical Education
- Technology
- O.C.E.W. (Outdoor, Conservation, Ecology, and Wildlife)
Along with these subjects, Linton Hall offers high school level mathematics courses to those students who qualify.
Progress Reports
Progress reports (report cards) are issued at the end of each quarter (except Kindergarten, which is at the end of each semester).
Interims are issued at mid-quarter to indicate inadequate academic progress, a significant decline in grades, and/or behavioral concerns. The teacher may issue an interim progress report at any time, however, informing parents of improvements or problems in recent school work.
Comprehensive mid-term (January) and final (June) examinations are given to students in the grades 6-8 in reading/literature, English, mathematics, science, social studies, and Spanish (grade 8 only).
| KindergartenS – Developing SatisfactoryI – Shows ImprovementN – Needs Time to DevelopU – Needs Help | Lower School (Grades 1-3)S – SatisfactoryN – Needs ImprovementU – Unsatisfactory |
| Lower School (Grade 4)A - ExcellentB - Very GoodC - AverageD - Below AverageF - Failing | Upper SchoolA - 93-100B – 85-92C – 77-84D – 70-76F – Below 70 |
Grades of E (excellent) S, N, and U are given in the upper school in art, music, P.E., and OCEW. Grades of S, N, and U are given for effort and conduct in all Upper School classes. Grades of S, N, and U are given to all “Specials” and for conduct and effort in fourth grade.
The key for grade points in the upper school is:
A-4.0 B-3.0 C-2.0 D-1.0 F-0.0
In determining the GPA each quarter, grades are weighted depending on the number of times the course meets weekly; e.g., Spanish may meet once or twice weekly, English meets five times weekly. Therefore, the English grade carries more weight than the Spanish grade.
Students having a D, F, and/or repeated N’s in a subject, conduct, and/or effort are subject to administrative review.
Students taking Algebra are taking a high school-level course. Students must maintain a homework average of 90%, a minimum grade of C and have the permission of the teacher to remain in the course. Students are recommended by math teachers for Algebra. The principal makes the final decision about class placement.
