Grading Scale

• A (90–100%) – Mastery (4)

• B (80–89%) – Approaching Mastery (3)

• C (70–79%) – Developing Mastery (2)

• D (60–69%) – Needs Time to Master (1)

• F (59% and below)

Grades are based on assignments, quizzes, tests, projects, participation, effort, and responsibility. Report card grades are determined by averaging student work completed throughout each nine-week grading period.

How Each Subject Is Graded

Reading

• Classwork and reading assignments

• Quizzes and tests

• Reading comprehension and fluency

Writing

• Writing assignments and projects

• Use of the writing process

• Grammar, organization, and conventions

Language

• Classwork

• Quizzes and tests

• Grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and language skills

Math

• Daily assignments

• Quizzes and tests

• Problem-solving and mathematical understanding

Science

• Classwork and labs

• Quizzes and tests

• Investigations and scientific thinking

Social Studies

• Classwork and projects

• Quizzes and tests

• Understanding of history, geography, government, and citizenship