Grading Policies
GRADING POLICY
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Elementary Standardized and All Alternate Assessment Students
Student achievement shall be based on the degree of mastery of 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:
Grading Criteria |
Weight (%) |
Requirements |
Participation/Classwork |
40% |
Mastery of course skills and content demonstrated by:
|
Performance Tasks/Assessments |
40% |
Mastery of course skills and content demonstrated by:
|
Homework |
10% |
Timely completion of homework assignments |
Conduct |
10% |
Participation in school-wide Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) |
Grades will be given on a 4-point scale. The following defines each grade:
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Consistently meets expectations |
Usually meets expectations with additional support |
Making progress towards meeting expectations |
Beginning to make progress towards meeting expectations |
GRADING POLICY
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Middle School Standardized and All Alternate Assessment Students
Student achievement shall be based on the degree of mastery of the instructional objectives determined in the curriculum guides for each course. The objectives are aligned to the Common Core Learning 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:
Grading Criteria |
Weight (%) |
Requirements |
Performance Tasks/Assessments |
40% |
There will be a certain number of assessments each marking period students will be expected to complete. The number and type of assessments will vary based on the course’s syllabi. Examples of assessments include, but are not limited to: tests, quizzes and projects. |
Participation/ Classwork |
30% |
Classwork and full participation is required in ALL classes. The requirements for classwork and participation are subject to the course’s syllabi. Examples of classwork include but are not limited to: Do now’s, journal entries, activities, in-class projects, research, etc. The mastery of the course skill and content demonstrated through participation and classwork will be evaluated according to the course’s grading rubric. |
Homework |
20% |
Homework must be completed timely and accurately. |
Conduct |
10% |
Attendance in class is required. |
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