Standards+Based+Grading

Grading Scale
90 - 100 = A

80 - 89 = B

74 - 79 = C

70 - 73 = D

< 70 = F = =

4 point scale: Your child will more than likely see this on practice assignments. This helps them get a better idea of how well they are mastering a standard.
4 – Expert: Student has mastered this concept 3 – Proficient: Student understands the concept 2 – Emerging: Student kind of gets it, but still needs help to fully understand 1 – Novice: Student does not understand this concept
 * The 4 - point scale is as follows:**


 * Students __ALWAYS__ have the opportunity to show they have improved on a standardized concept.**

Students will be required to do many activities. Not all activities are included in grade book. However, these activities are how our students practice, and increase their knowledge. This is how students are able to build their case to demonstrate level of proficiency on a standardized concept. Any work that is not completed or turned in will be done on the school’s designated make up days.
 * Incomplete assignments/make up work**


 * Reassessments:** Before taking a reassessment students must complete practice activities and parents will sign a reassessment letter.

Our classroom will be assessed using a 4-point scale. Students will be given assignments, which act as pieces of evidence, that are used throughout the unit, to build a case for how well they have learned the standardized concepts. Activities that may be used include, but are not limited to:
 * Grading**
 * Hands on activities
 * Projects
 * Group work
 * Technology related activities
 * Informal conferencing
 * Classwork
 * Assessments

In the four units we cover, we will focus on these 8 standardized concepts based on our Common Core Standards for ELA… - Key Ideas and Details - Craft and Structure - Integration - Argumentative Writing - Narrative Writing - Informational Writing - Grammar Conventions - Vocabulary