Grading & Report Cards
HISD Grading Cycles & Report Card Schedule (2025–2026)
HISD uses six-week grading periods, with six cycles and report cards issued shortly after each cycle concludes. These timelines are consistent across elementary, K‑8, and middle schools. High school report card dates differ for the final cycle.
Grading Cycles
| Cycle | Cycle Dates | Days | Report Card Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 12 – Sep 19 | 27 | Friday, September 26, 2025 |
| 2 | Sep 22 – Oct 31 | 28 | Monday, November 10, 2025 |
| 3 | Nov 3 – Dec 19 | 29 | Friday, January 9, 2026 |
| 4 | Jan 6 – Feb 20 | 31 | Friday, February 27, 2026 |
| 5 | Feb 23 – Apr 17 | 33 | Friday, April 24, 2026 |
| 6 | Apr 20 – June 4 | 33 | Thursday, June 4, 2026 (ES/K‑8/MS) Friday, June 12, 2026 (High School) |