Wake County Schools employs Standards Based Grading in Music.  Students receive a content grade and a participation grade at the end of each semester.  The content grade is a reflection of the growth and development of students as they participate in the elementary music instructional program.  The content grade uses the rating scale of:

Level 4: Student consistently performs independently the Music Goal(s)identified, integrates personal experience and involves critical judgements. 

Level 3: Student demonstrates continually improving knowledge and skills to show independent mastery of Music Goal(s).

Level 2: Student is inconsistent in demonstration of knowledge and skills to show mastery of identified Music Goal(s).

Level 1: Student is unable to exhibit knowledge and skills to show mastery of identified Music    Goal(s).

The participation grade uses the rating scale of:

Level 3: Student meets expectations to join in ALL Music Learning Activities.

Level 2: Student inconsistently meets expectations to join in ALL Music Learning Activities.

Level 1: Student does not meet expectations to join in ALL Music Learning Activities.

Interims are sent as needed.

If you ever have a question about your child's grade and participation, please do not hesitate to contact me.