How are my child's grades determined?
As a fifth grade student, your child will receive grades in Communication Arts (Reading, Grammar, Writing), Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Your child's grades will be determined using two types of assessments: formative assessments and summative assessments.
Formative Assessments: Formative assessments are used to "inform" your child, you, and myself about your child's learning learning over the course of a unit/skill. These assessments will count for *20% of your child's overall grade in each subject area.
Examples: worksheets, quizzes, centers activities, small projects, homework assignments, etc.
**Summative Assessments: Summative assessments are used to "sum-up" your child's learning at the end of a unit/skill. They communicate your child's mastery, or progress toward mastery, of our learning goals. These assessments will count for *80% of your child's overall grade in each subject area.
Examples: reading vocabulary and comprehension tests, writing projects, math tests, science/social studies tests, etc.
Please do not hesitate to contact me, if you have any questions regarding your child's assessments, over the course of the school year. I am here to help, and I will be happy to discuss your child's grades with you.
*The ratio of formative assessments at 20% of your child's overall grade, to summative assessments at 80% of your child's overall grade, is set forth by the Intermediate School Guidelines.
**If your child earns a D or an F on a summative assessment, it may be sent home for your review and signature. Please sign the assessment and return it to school the following school day.
Grading Scale
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
59 and below F