Grades
Assignment Grading
Most assignments, including tests, are graded on a point basis. This numeric score is recorded in the grade book. Those numeric scores are then turned into percentages for the purpose of grades on the report card.
4 – Advanced (94-100%)
3 – Proficient (78-93%)
2 – Basic (67-77%)
1 – Below basic (0-66%)
Performance-Level Descriptions
These descriptions come from the standards-based report card.
Most homework assignments are graded on a credit/no credit basis. Credit is assigned if you: (1) complete the assignment, (2) turn it in on time, and (3) have marked the assignment with your full name, first and last, If those three criteria are not met, then no credit is marked in the grade book.
Some homework assignments, such as spelling, are graded. Your spelling homework makes up the majority of your spelling grade. I correct some grammar homework assignments to give you feedback on how well you did that assignment. I will tell you if that assignment will be recorded in the grade book; most are not.
Major Writing Assignments
Major writing assignments, i.e., narrative, response to literature (book report), research paper, and persuasive essay, are graded with a number rubric. This number rubric is aligned with the scale above: 4 – Advanced, 3 – Proficient, 2 – Basic, and 1 – Below basic. You will receive a number score on the rubric for each of the standards that go with that writing assignment. When the writing is assigned, you will be given a rubric so that the criteria on which you will be graded is clear to you.
Work Habits and Learning/Social Skills
Here are some of the areas on the report card for which students will also be given grades.
Most assignments, including tests, are graded on a point basis. This numeric score is recorded in the grade book. Those numeric scores are then turned into percentages for the purpose of grades on the report card.
4 – Advanced (94-100%)
3 – Proficient (78-93%)
2 – Basic (67-77%)
1 – Below basic (0-66%)
Performance-Level Descriptions
These descriptions come from the standards-based report card.
- Below Basic - The performance shows unsatisfactory understanding of the grade level standard. The performance is below grade-level expectation.
- Basic - The performance does not show consistent understanding of the grade level standard. The performance is below grade-level expectation.
- Proficient - The performance shows competence, mastery, and understanding of the grade level standard. The performance meets grade-level expectation.
- Advanced - The standard shows in-depth understanding of the grade level standard. The performance exceeds grade-level expectation.
Most homework assignments are graded on a credit/no credit basis. Credit is assigned if you: (1) complete the assignment, (2) turn it in on time, and (3) have marked the assignment with your full name, first and last, If those three criteria are not met, then no credit is marked in the grade book.
Some homework assignments, such as spelling, are graded. Your spelling homework makes up the majority of your spelling grade. I correct some grammar homework assignments to give you feedback on how well you did that assignment. I will tell you if that assignment will be recorded in the grade book; most are not.
Major Writing Assignments
Major writing assignments, i.e., narrative, response to literature (book report), research paper, and persuasive essay, are graded with a number rubric. This number rubric is aligned with the scale above: 4 – Advanced, 3 – Proficient, 2 – Basic, and 1 – Below basic. You will receive a number score on the rubric for each of the standards that go with that writing assignment. When the writing is assigned, you will be given a rubric so that the criteria on which you will be graded is clear to you.
Work Habits and Learning/Social Skills
Here are some of the areas on the report card for which students will also be given grades.
- Presents neat and careful work
- Organizes Materials
- Completes homework on time
- Exercises Self Control
- Makes Good use of Time
- Follows directions and procedures
- Takes Responsibity