Grading at Monona Grove High School is based on the school district’s philosophy that grades should reflect how well an individual achieves learning goals. Student grades are based on the evaluation of two categories: Knowledge and Skills (K & S) and Effort.
In keeping with the philosophy that grades should reflect achievement, 75% of a student’s grade is based on K & S. After students have received instruction and had time to practice, their level of mastery will be assessed through completion of quizzes, tests, essays, speeches, presentations, or projects. These “summative” assessments will be included in the K & S grade.
*Note - Semester Exams are included in the Knowledge and Skills category.
The other 25% of a student’s grade is based on effort. The district believes that learning is a process and students learn through practice. This practice occurs through class discussions and the completion of assignments such as homework assignments, guided readings, exercises, worksheets, and practice assessments. These assignments serve to monitor and guide student learning and provide teachers and students with feedback on their mastery of skills and content. They are “formative.” This formative work will be graded for task completion and participation. Students may receive feedback on the accuracy of formative work, but accuracy may not be graded.
*Note – Projects / assignments that are known in advance of an absence are expected to be submitted on time. Absences for school-sponsored activities do not extend deadlines.
A summative assessment is late under the following circumstances:
• Students are present for class, but fail to turn in work the day it is due.
• Students who are excused from school fail to turn in work after the two days allotted for every excused day.
• Students are unexcused from class the day a summative assignment is due.
When a summative assessment is “late” the student will:
• Receive a deduction of one letter grade if the missing assessment is submitted within 10 school days after the due date.
• Earn a maximum of 59% if submitted after the 10-day allowance.
Teachers may set a deadline prior to the end of a grading period (quarterly) for all late work. For example, the deadline for all late work (even those which will receive “F’s”) may be two weeks before the quarter or semester ends. Project and assignments known in advance of an absence are expected to be submitted on time. Absences for school-sponsored activities do not extend deadlines.