GRADING POLICY

Performance Level 4 (90-100%) - Performing Above Grade Level

Performance Level 3 (80-89%) - Performing At Grade Level 

Performance Level 2 (65-79%) - Performing Below/Approaching Grade Level 

Performance Level 1 (64% and below) - Performing Far Below Grade Level 

Attendance: 15%

Excellent attendance is crucial for your child’s success. Each class missed equals information missed. To ensure that students understand the importance of attendance, it has been added to the grading policy.

Test, Quizzes, and Projects: 40%

Unit assessment tests, quizzes, and projects are to check for understanding and are necessary as we cover key terms and concepts taught.  Projects will be completed both in class and at home.  Students are expected to complete a variety of inquiry-based projects in groups, partners and/or independently.  All missed assessments must be made-up in a timely manner.

Class Participation: 20% 

Contributing productively to our learning community and demonstrating solid effort is essential to a well-developed classroom community.  Sharing ideas among peers with “accountable talk,” listening attentively, and the practice of effective questioning between students aligns with the new standards and is a must! All students are given the opportunity and are required to ask and answer questions, participate in classroom discussions, and be an active member of the learning community. Failure to do so will be reflected in student’s final quarter grades. 

Homework: 25% 

Students are responsible for further developing skills introduced during class time through homework.  All students should have a homework agenda book to keep a log of their assignments. Parents should check the planner every evening. Late homework assignments are accepted at the teacher's discretion and decisions will be made on a case by case basis.  If a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to get the missed work from a classmate and consult with the teacher if there are any questions. In the event of an absence, homework is expected to be made-up in a timely manner.