Grading Scale

90-100 A

80-89 B

70-79 C

60-69 D

below 60 F

TYPES OF MAJOR ASSESSMENTS USED TO MONITOR STUDENT PROGRESS:

major tests

projects (both individual and group)

student writing

TYPES OF MINOR ASSESSMENTS USED TO MONITOR STUDENT PROGRESS:

quizzes

oral discussion

teacher observation

student writing

unit study booklets

SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS:

reading comprehension and spelling tests will be given weekly

math tests will be given at the middle and end of each chapter

science, health and social studies unit tests will be given at the end of each unit of study

quizzes will be given as deemed appropriate in math and language arts, science and social studies

oral discussion –daily

teacher observation—daily

projects - computer projects and hands on projects in science, social studies and health

unit study booklets - written work done in science, health and social studies

Each Monday I will send home a weekly progress report, along with the last weeks tests, so you can see your child's progress.