Grading Art

In Art Class, students are graded on a variety of concepts and skills that are aligned with the Art TEKS, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, as well as the AARC for Round Rock ISD.

In 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade, students earn letter grades such as "E", "S", "N", and "U". Students will receive a combined average of two grades. One grade is for demonstrating concepts and skills and the other grade is for citizenship and participating in activities.

"E" stands for EXCEEDING grade level expectations.

"S" stands for SATISFACTORY which means that a student is meeting grade level expectations.

"N" stands for NEEDS IMPROVEMENT which means that a student is struggling with meeting grade level expectations.

"U" stands for UNSATIFACTORY which means that a student is performing below grade level expectations.

 

In Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade, students earn . Students will earn two grades. One grade is for demonstrating concepts and skills and the other  grade is for participating in activities.


Met Standard (MS) - Listens critically and participates in the art class projects/discussions and demonstrates new insight/solutions to the presented art problem.

Approaching Standard (AS) - Listens and participates in all of the art class projects/discussions.

Limited Progress (LP) - Listens and participates in the art class with occasional reminders or redirection.

No Assessment (X) - Student has not engaged or participated in elementary visual arts coursework and appropriate assessment cannot be made.