Grading Policy

90-100% A

80-89% B

70-79% C

60-69% D

59% and Below F

Grades will be taken on quizzes, tests, in class assignments, projects, and homework that are completed independently! Please see below for more specific details.

Mrs. Whitlock’s Grading Policy

Language

Grades will be determined by assignments from the textbook, special projects and reports, quizzes, tests and worksheets.

Health

Grades will be determined by individual and cooperative projects, textbook assignments, quizzes, tests, and worksheets.

Math

Grades will be determined from book assignments, worksheets, quizzes, tests and participation in class.

Reading

Grades will be determined from A.R. goals, comprehension tests, trade book and textbook quizzes, tests and worksheets, special projects and activities.

Science

Grades will be determined by textbook and informational trade books, quizzes, tests, projects, labs, weather, and activities.

Spelling

Grades will be determined by book assignments, quizzes, participation in spelling games and tests.

Social Studies

Grades will be determined from textbook assignments, quizzes, tests, worksheets, special projects and activities in and out of the classroom.

Writing

Grades will be determined by punctuation, complete sentences, language conventions, and content. Rubrics will be used as needed and appropriate.

Parent Contact

I will send progress notes home as needed for students who are not completing their work. Parents will be required to sign these letters and return them with their student. Progress notes will indicate any assignments that are missing or unsatisfactory. Phone calls and parent conferences will take place on an as needed basis in conjunction with the two formal conferences in the fall and spring. Graded assignments are returned to students to show to parents.

Homework

If the student does not return their homework the following morning or when it is due, they will receive a 10 % penalty. After one day being late, the student receives a 20% penalty and so on each day following. Students with late work are required to stay in for recess in order to complete their work. There may be special circumstances in which deadlines and due dates may be extended. This decision is at the discretion of the teacher.