Grading Policies

Grades for this course are weighted.  This is due to the fact that some participation assignments can have a higher point value than test and writing project grades.  Weighting the assignments puts the tests and writing projects at a higher value than the participation assignments.

The following categories show the following weights:

• Formative Assessments - 40% 

  • Spelling Worksheets

  • Wonders Grammar Assignments assigned on the Wonders Dashboard.

• Summative Assessments - 60%

  • Quizzes

  • Tests

  • Projects

  • Writing Projects/Essays

Grading Methods

I use rubics heavily when grading assignments.  This rubrics assess how well students are applying the current grammatical, spelling, and writing skills we are practicing.  Rubrics are used on Wonders and in Google Classroom.  If a rubric is digital, the student will need to show the parent their digital rubric score.

Wonders Dashboard Assignment Results

1. Have your student log into the Wonders Dashboard.

2. Click on the assignment that you would like to view in the To Do List.

3. Click the blue LAUNCH button.

4. When the assignment is fully graded, it will have a detailed report on the results the student achieved as well as teacher comments on their performance.

Google Classroom Assignment Results

1. Click on the assignment that you wish to view.

2. Open the attached Google Doc, Google Slides, Google Form, PDF...etc.

3. The rubric will be on the right side of the page.  Any private comments about the overall assignment will be listed below.

4. Students can view area-specific comments by looking over highlighted areas on their typed text and seeing the comments on the right side of the document.  If it is a Google Slide, they will need to click on the textbox for the highlighting and comments to show.