Grading Policy

 

Grading Policy

Grades will be distributed three times per school year. All grades are cumulative and show progress throughout the year. This is used school-wide to ensure that the evaluation of student performance is cohesive and consistent across all grades and curricular areas, as well as aligned with State Standards. The grading policy will be published on our school website, discussed with parents during open school week, and a hard copy will be distributed to students and parents at the beginning of the school year.

★ Level 4- Meeting Standards with Distinction

• The student always demonstrates superior understanding of the content, concepts and skills for the learning standards and key ideas being assessed. Based on the grading rubric, the student has earned a score of 90% or above.

★ Level 3- Meeting Standards

• The student mostly/usually demonstrates an understanding of the content, concepts and skills for the learning standards and key ideas being assessed. Based on the grading rubric, the student has earned a score of 76-89%, which indicates he/she is passing a particular area.

★ Level 2- Approaching Standards

• The student sometimes demonstrates an understanding of the content, concepts and skills for the learning standards and key ideas being assessed. Based on the grading rubric, the student has earned a score of 55-75%, which indicates he/she requires more support to pass in a particular area.

★ Level 1- Below Standards

• The student rarely demonstrates an understanding of the content, concepts and skills for the learning standards and key ideas being assessed. Based on the grading rubric, the student has earned a score below 55%, which indicates he/she requires more support and is failing in a particular area.