We work with students throughout the year to achieve mastery on concepts even after a unit is over. We understand that ALL learning doesn't happen in the few weeks that we focus on a specific topic. Your student will have many opportunities to demonstrate mastery and understanding. Grades are meant to reflect a student's current level of understanding, which is why retakes are allowed and completely replace a previous grade (examining mistakes is also a crucial part of the learning process). See below for more information about our grading system.
As a district, we use Standards-Based Grading on a 4-point scale. Students will receive a "Mastery" score of 4, 3, 2, or 1 for each Content Strand on the Trimester Report Card. This has changed from a 5-point scale. Students will also receive Life Long Learning scores Respect, Participation, and Completion of Assignments. A 4-point mastery rubric is included below.