Salem Public Schools uses a standards-based grading system.

The JumpRope grading platform helps K-12 schools transition to standards-based and mastery-based learning. It replaces traditional point-accumulating gradebooks with a system focused on specific skills, allowing educators to track student progress by learning goals rather than just task completion.

Benefits for Students and Families

  • Transparent growth: Shows clear visual progress toward mastering exact skills.
  • Growth focus: Values improvement over time rather than penalizing early mistakes.
  • Better insight: Helps families understand exact strengths and areas needing extra work.

View the family guides in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Haitian Creole to get started.

K-8 Trimester and Report Card Dates

TrimesterStartRemind families to check JumpRopeEnd# of DaysReport cards e-mailedParent Conferences
19/3/2026Ongoing11/27/20265612/4/2026
211/30/2026Ongoing2/26/2027533/5/202703/15-16/2025
33/1/2027Ongoing6/11/2027646/18/2027---

Salem High School Term Dates

TermStartProgress Report E-Mailed to FamiliesEndReport Cards E-MailedParent Conferences
19/2/202610/9/202611/4/202611/12/2026CMS: TBA
SHS: 10/20/2026
211/5/202612/18/20261/22/20271/29/2027CMS: TBA
SHS: 11/19/2026
301/25/202703/12/202704/9/202704/16/2027CMS: TBA
SHS: 2/4/27, 3/15/27, 3/16/27
404/12/2025n/a06/4/202706/28/2027---