Grading+Policy

** Birmingham Elementary School Wylie, Texas M = 90% – 100% D = 60% - 89% C = 59% and below M = shows independent skill almost all the time D = shows independent skill most of the time, but still needs help C = needs assistance more than half Documentation and Assessment is on-going throughout the six weeks. M = 85% - 100% D = 84% - 70% C = 69% and below M = shows independent skill almost all the time D = shows independent skill most of the time, but still needs help C = needs assistance more than half Documentation and Assessment is on-going throughout the six weeks. 2. **Assessments (at least once a 6 weeks)** a.  Science and CBAs b.  Math and rubric c.  Phonemic Awareness ·  6 reading ·  2 oral reading (need clarification statement here) ·  4 written communication ·  2 spelling (average of first three weeks and average of second three weeks) 1.  A minimum of six (6) reading grades should be taken per 6 weeks. Grades should come from the following: ·  literature response ·  reading/writing connection ·  comprehension ·  vocabulary ·  word analysis ·  characteristics of literature/genres ·  reading strategies ·  study skills ·  integrated skills and processes ·  and/or any other TEKS/benchmark-based concepts. ·  response journals ·  writing process ·  6 Traits/Lucy Calkins ·  Reading/writing connection ·  Grammar ·  Rubrics will be utilized in the grading process. a.  Math drills (no more than two grades can be averaged into the final 6 week grade). The teacher may give more grades but can only average the top two grades. b.  Teacher-made tests and activities c.  Commercial activities (Kim Sutton, AIMS, Target the Question, etc) d.  Group activities/individual activities e.  Observation/checklist f.  Pages from adopted series g.  CBAs (assessment will be given after every bundle) a.  Science journals b.  Required labs c.  Hands-on activities d.  Matching concrete objects to vocabulary e.  Group compositions/individual compositions f.  Group projects (i.e. cooperative learning)/individual projects g.  Illustrative drawings h.  Performance tasks i.  Interim work for projects (illustrations, 2 or 3-D models i.e. dioramas) j.  Class books (student made) k.  Learning centers l.  Activity sheets m.  Computer activities n.  Classroom participation o.  Laboratory notebooks, reflections p.  Benchmark assessments grades will be recorded in the gradebook. a. Group/individual projects b.  Hands-on activities c.  Vocabulary test (matching pictorial representations to concepts) d.  Group compositions/individual compositions e.  Group projects (i.e. cooperative learning)/individual projects f.  Chapter/unit test (if applicable) g.  Performance tasks h.  Interim work for projects (illustrations, 2 or 3-D models i.e. dioramas) i.  Class books (student made) j.  Learning centers k.  Computer activities l.  Classroom participation m.  Benchmark assessments grades will be recorded in the gradebook. Teachers will use marks of S or N to indicate performance and mastery of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). S – Satisfactory N – Needs Improvement Homework will be assigned by the classroom teacher when it is deemed necessary to provide extra practice, maintenance of skills, or review of skills. Homework should be purposeful and adjusted to the needs of the individual student. A discussion with the class for the purpose of evaluating homework assignments can be helpful. Non-completion of daily or routine homework will be reflected in weekly citizenship grades. Several grades/checks may be taken on long range assignments during the time allotted for completion. The following guidelines to be used by the teacher in making homework assignments:
 * Grading Policy
 * __ Kindergarten __**
 * 1) The grading system below will be used to show student progress in academic skills:
 * 1) ** Assessments (at least once a 6 weeks) **
 * 2) Science and CBAs
 * 3) Math and rubric
 * 4) Phonemic Awareness
 * __ First Grade __**
 * 1) The grading system below will be used to show student progress in academic skills:
 * __ Grades 2-4 __**
 * 1) English Language Arts
 * Per 6 weeks: **
 * 1) Reading
 * 1) Written Communication
 * 1.  ** A minimum of four (4) should be taken per 6 weeks. Grades can come from the following:
 * 2. Mathematics: 12 daily grades and 2 assessments (CBAs) per 6 weeks **
 * 3. Science: 8 daily grades and 2 assessments (CBAs) per 6 weeks **
 * 4. Social Studies 6 daily grades per 6 weeks **
 * 5. Computer/Health/Art/Music/ Physical Education ** (CHAMP)
 * __ Homework: __**
 * 1) Is the assignment a logical outgrowth of the work of the class?
 * 2) Is the assignment meaningful and carefully planned rather than busy work?
 * 3) Do the students understand the content/skills/concepts with which the assignment is concerned to such a degree that incorrect learning is not being reinforced?
 * 4) Do the students fully understand the directions? Have the students written down the pertinent directions? Are the directions on printed material?
 * 5) Can the assignment be adapted to fit students’ abilities and to minimize their limitations?
 * 6) No homework should be assigned as a punitive measure.
 * 7) Is a long-range homework assignment such as reading a novel or developing a project extended over an adequate amount of time? Are periodic deadlines built into the long-range assignment? Will several grades/checks be taken on the long-range assignment during the time allotted to insure students are on task and that they understand the assignment?
 * 8) Homework should not be used to teach complex skills. It should generally focus on simple skills and material or on the integration of skills already possessed by the student.