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SCHOOL-WIDE GRADING POLICYMeaning of the GradeTypes of Assignments FINAL GRADE CALCULATION Minimum Standards Reassessment Late Work Forms of communication Say No to Zero Policy Meaning of the Grade
An evaluation of an individual student’s overall achievement and effort toward meeting MCPS standards is included on the report card as a Final Grade: A, B, C, D, or E. Specific evaluations of an individual student’s efforts toward meeting MCPS standards are included on the report card as Learning Skills grades in the areas of Assignment Completion and Participation. Assignment Completion is a report of the extent to which a student completes home and class assignments in a given period of time. Participation is a report of the extent to which a student contributes ideas, asks questions, uses feedback; or engages in tasks to clarify, refine, or extend learning. They are represented on the report card by a C (Consistent), O (Often), S (Sometimes), R (Rarely), or NI (Not enough Information). TYPES OF ASSIGNMENTS
Types of Assignments for both learning and practice and mastery may include:
FINAL GRADE CALCULATION
Final Grade = 90% of Overall Achievement Grade + 10% of Homework/Practice
MINIMUM STANDARDS
When using percentages, teachers will assign a grade no lower than 50% to an Achievement assignment that meets minimum standards. Teachers may assign a grade lower than 50% to an Achievement assignment that does not meet minimum standards. Minimum standards are determined by teachers based on various factors (including but not limited to assignment completion, pattern(s) of errors, lack of clarity, and evidence of thought) that show the student has begun to understand the information or concept, as measured by indicators. REASSESSMENT
Assessments may be reassessed one time, and may be reassessed partially, entirely, or in a different format. The reassessment grade replaces the original grade. Reassessment opportunities are identified by the teacher prior to the original assessment. The following assessments may not be reassessed:
LATE WORK
FORMS OF COMMUNICATION
“Say No to Zero” Policy
We believe at PMMS that our students are capable of achieving at high levels if they will do their part by participating in class, turning in all assignments, and getting extra help when needed. We are insisting in the 2006-’07 academic year that students turn in all work. When students do not turn in an assignment, they will do that assignment during lunch or after school on the same day so they do not fall behind. In some cases, students may be required to make up assignments during Saturday School if the lunch time and/or after school attempt has failed. Parents please support this policy by making sure that a Say No to Zero form was signed and turned in to your child’s teacher. This way your child will get the support they need immediately. |
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