As March unfolds, parents and guardians of students enrolled in public schools governed by the Secretaria de Educacion Publica (SEP) will soon gain access to their children's grades. This much-anticipated moment comes right before the Easter holiday, providing vital information just in time for a break.
This Friday, March 21, teachers nationwide were busy finalizing grades, ensuring all evaluations were properly recorded in the system. From Tuesday, March 25 through Thursday, March 27, as well as on Monday, March 31, parents will have the opportunity to check the new report cards reflecting their children’s academic progress.
To access the grades, parents must visit the SEP's official website and enter the Clave Unica de Registro de Poblacion (CURP)—a unique identification number for each student. Upon access, they will be able to download the report card in high-quality PDF format, which serves as a valuable document for future references. The report cards will now group subjects into four formative fields: languages, scientific knowledge, ethics and societies, and human and community development.
Importantly, March 28 will see all schools under the SEP pause academic activities to celebrate the Technical Council Day. Typically, student attendance is not required on this day as staff convenes to discuss educational strategies and improvements.
Looking ahead, the Easter break is officially set from April 14 to April 25, 2025, giving students, teachers, and administrative staff a solid two weeks of rest. Daily academic activities are scheduled to resume on Monday, April 28, leaving educators with a brief span after report card deliveries to prepare for the upcoming term and engage with parents about their children's educational trajectories.
The delivery of report cards this March is particularly significant because it is one of the two key reporting periods during the academic year, with the final round of evaluations scheduled for July. This update includes a new design for the report cards, aligned with the SEP's updated grading criteria, which has placed a stronger emphasis on formative evaluation. Grades will now be more intuitive, reflecting both academic achievement and areas for growth.
As the holiday approaches, many students may feel the pressure associated with grades. After all, report cards can be a source of anxiety for many children, but they also present a crucial chance for communication between parents and educators. Institutions are urged to notify parents about the specific times and procedures for card distribution, ensuring everyone stays informed as we navigate these educational processes.
The change from traditional subject-based assessments to a focus on formative development marks an exciting shift in the educational landscape. Each report card will feature new categories of evaluation: Extraordinary Assessment (EE), Not Promoted (NP), and Not Evaluated (NE), reflecting a more holistic approach to developing student competencies.
Overall, this transitional phase highlights the growing emphasis on formative educational practices throughout the SEP. As families prepare for the delivery of these critical evaluations, it’s clear that the next few weeks will be pivotal in shaping both student performance and parent expectations.
In summary, the parents and guardians of SEP students should be prepared to access their children’s grades from March 25 to March 27 and March 31. The new report card designs aim to enhance clarity, making the educational assessment process more transparent for families while fostering constructive dialogues that can support student success. This March marks not only an important time for academic reflection but also sets the tone for the critical weeks leading to the anticipated break.
