GRADING POLICY

Grading Scale:

100-90

89-80

79-70

69-60

59 and Below

Math:

In math this year, we will use a combination of whole group and small group instruction, as well as instruction using our 1 to 1 Chromebook. Grades will be taken weekly from homework, classwork, google classroom work, quizzes and tests. Tests are heavily weighted and extremely important. All paper assignments will be sent home in the Friday folder. Please be sure to also check google classroom for any digital assignments. Any C, D, or F assignment (paper or digital) may be corrected for an improved grade.

Science:

In science, students will learn the standards through many group projects. We will use our Chromebook for virtual labs, and also complete several SLED tasks throughout the year. Students will be graded on their classwork, group participation, and heavily weighted tests. All paper assignments will be sent home in the Friday folder. Please be sure to also check google classroom for any digital assignments. Any C, D, or F assignment (paper or digital) may be corrected for an improved grade.

Social Studies:

In social studies, students will be learning about Indiana history. We will complete many hands-on activities and projects to help keep it interesting. Students will be graded on classwork, group participation, and digital assignments through google classroom. All paper assignments will be sent home in the Friday folder. Please be sure to also check google classroom for any digital assignments. Any C, D, or F assignment (paper or digital) may be corrected for an improved grade.

Reading

In reading, students will be expected to complete in class reading assignments as well as independent reading assignments at home. Each student is responsible for reading 20 minutes each night, and working toward reaching their independent reading goal each quarter. Students will complete a weekly reading log to keep track of thier independent reading throughout the week. Students will also complete vocabulary and spelling assignments weekly. Grades will be based off of in-class assignments, tests, independent reading comprehension, and independent reading completion. All paper assignments will be sent home in the Friday folder. Please be sure to also check google classroom for any digital assignments. Any C, D, or F assignment (paper or digital) may be corrected for an improved grade.

Writing

In writing, we will focus on 3 main genres of writing: persuasive, narrative, and informational. During each unit, students will learn skills to help improve their writing within that genre. At the end of each unit, students will complete a final writing piece to be graded. Grades will be based off the student's ability to incorporate what we are learning into their writing. All paper assignments will be sent home in the Friday folder. Please be sure to also check google classroom for any digital assignments. Any C, D, or F assignment (paper or digital) may be corrected for an improved grade.