Report cards, which reflect cumulative grading, are distributed eight times a year. Hayes uses the quarter grading system, which means the grades earned at the end of the first, second, third, and fourth quarters are transcripted final grades. They represent the quality of work done by the student from the beginning to the end of the quarter. The quality of work plus participation in class are major factors in reaching a final grade.

As is required by district and state policy, at the beginning of the quarter each teacher shall prepare in writing and distribute his/her grading policy. The policy shall include the use of participation points and the impact that tardies, absences, participation, and behavior have on grades.