Grades
For students in grades 6-8, grades can be accessed throughout the year on-line using the parent portal system: http://powerschool.pvsd.net
The Corte Madera Middle School Grading Policy is as follows: A+: Range 100, Grade Points 4.3
A: Range 92-99, Grade Points 4.0
A-: Range 90-91, Grade Points 3.7
B+: Range 88-89, Grade Points 3.3
B: Range 82-87, Grade Points 3.0
B-: Range 80-81, Grade Points 2.7
C+: Range 78-79, Grade Points 2.3
C: Range 72-77, Grade Points 2.0
C-: Range 70-71, Grade Points 1.7
D+: Range 68-69, Grade Points 1.3
D: Range 62-67, Grade Points 1.0
D-: Range 60-61, Grade Points 0.67
F: Range 59 and lower, Grade Points: 0
Assessments
Assessments are a way for the students and teachers to see what they have learned. Students should look at assessments as a way to show off the learning that has taken place. We look at assessment as progress monitoring. Because we are most interested in the students actually learning the content, students will have an opportunity to earn additional points for written assessments when the initial assessment showed that more learning needed to take place. Students are allowed to retake quizzes and tests within a week of the original assessment.
***Please review this document with your parents. Make sure you understand the course syllabus as well as the class procedures for Ms. Cox’s class.