4th grade is when students begin earning letter grades based on the 10 point scale. To make it easier for student to understand the grade they receive on an assignment, all assignments are entered as a percentage out of 100 points. For example: 18 problems correct out of 20, the percentage would be 90% = A-

Assignments are weighted to reflect the importance of each:

Math: Homework/ Classwork 25%

Quizzes 25%

Tests 50%

Reading Homework/Classwork 40%

Tests 60%

Writing Language 25%

Penmanship 5%

Spelling 10%

Essays 60%

Science Homework/Classwork 40%

Tests 60%

S.S. Homework/Classwork 40%

Tests/Projects 60%

***Students should check their grades weekly and report to you. You may also check your child's grades on the Infinite Campus website.

https://altalomaca.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/alta_loma.jsp