Grading Policies (Elementary)

GRADING POLICY-2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

Elementary Standardized and All Alternate Assessment Students

Student achievement shall be based on the degree of masteryof the instructional objectives determined in the curriculum guides for each course. The objectives are connected to the Common Core Learning Standards, Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Essential Elements, and other New York State Standards. The following grading system will be in place.

Grades are determined by measures of performance in four areas with the following weights:

Grades 23-24

Grading Criteria	Weight (%)	Requirements
Participation/Classwork	40%	Mastery of course skills and contentdemonstrated by: Independentclasswork assignments Smallgroup classwork assignments Classroom discussions usingPreferred Mode of Communication(PMC)
Performance Tasks/Assessments	40%	Mastery of course skills and contentdemonstrated by: CulminatingDemonstration Pre/Post UnitPerformance Assessment Benchmark Assessment
Homework	10%	Timely completion of homeworkassignments
Conduct	10%	Participation in school-widePositive Behavior Interventions &Supports (PBIS)

Grades will be given on a 4-point scale. The following defines each grade:

4 Proficient	3 Supported	2 Emerging	1 Beginning
Consistently meets expectations	Usually meets expectations with additional support	Making progress towards meeting expectations	Beginning to make progress towards meeting expectations

Grading Policies (Elementary)

GRADING POLICY-2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

Elementary Standardized and All Alternate Assessment Students

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