In response to the new challenges presented by school closures and remote instruction, Elgin ISD is modifying its grading guidelines for the rest of the school year, according to a letter last week to parents from Elgin ISD Superintendent Jodi Duron. Elementary schools will remain on a nine-week grading cycle, while secondary schools will remain on a six-week grading cycle with a modified timeline. All assignments have a two-week timeframe to complete and turn in to the school. For elementary students, seven grades per core area will be taken during the final nine-week period of the year, no grades will be taken ...