Grading Procedures
A student's Social Studies average will include a variety of assessments such as...tests, projects, quizzes, classwork and homework.
Advance notice of tests and quizzes will always be offered to students.
Rubrics for projects will be shared when project is introduced.
District Grading Scale:
District Grading Scale:
A: 93%-100%
A: 93%-100%
B: 86%-92%
B: 86%-92%
C: 77%-85%
C: 77%-85%
D: 70%-76%
D: 70%-76%
F: 69% or lower
F: 69% or lower
NOTES:
NOTES:
Assessments will include tests, projects, quizzes, classwork, homework assignments, and performance assessments.
Assessments will include tests, projects, quizzes, classwork, homework assignments, and performance assessments.
Providing a balanced assortment of student work samples will be the goal each marking period.
Providing a balanced assortment of student work samples will be the goal each marking period.
Students may access the Portal to track their grades throughout the marking period.
Students may access the Portal to track their grades throughout the marking period.
Assessments are scored and returned to students promptly. They are reviewed aloud in class to offer an opportunity for students to ask questions about how answers were evaluated.
Assessments are scored and returned to students promptly. They are reviewed aloud in class to offer an opportunity for students to ask questions about how answers were evaluated.
All scored assessments should be stored in the student’s social studies tab of their binder until the end of a marking period.
All scored assessments should be stored in the student’s social studies tab of their binder until the end of a marking period.
Parents are encouraged to regularly access the Portal to stay informed of their child’s progress.
Parents are encouraged to regularly access the Portal to stay informed of their child’s progress.