General Grading Policy

Importance of Grades

In our classroom, grades are used as a way to record and monitor student growth related to the Indiana Department of Education's academic standards for third grade. Grades are meant to be viewed with the perspective of "What do I understand?" and "Where can I still grow?"

Understanding the Gradebook

Our digital gradebook is accessed using your TSC login to PowerSchool. Student progress is broken down by academic discipline, or subject-area. These disciplines include Mathematics, Literacy & ELA, Science, Social Studies, and SEL. Within each of these subjects, student work is recorded under the categories of Classwork, Learning Activities, Homework, Quizzes, and Tests.

General Grading Policy

The gradebook will be updated on a daily basis to ensure that student's receive feedback on their work within a timely manner. Student work may be entered as Late, Missing, or Incomplete depending on the circumstance.

General Grading Scale

The following scale will be used to assign letter grades:

100-90%: A

89-80%: B

79-70%: C

60-69%: D

59% or below: F

Categories Breakdown

The following scale will be used to weigh categories within the core academic disciplines:

Classwork & Learning Activities: 30%

Homework: 10%

Quizzes: 30%

Tests/Projects: 30%

Growth Mindset Policy

In our classroom, mistakes are not something to fear—they are opportunities to learn and grow! Think about learning to ride a bike. Very few people hop on a bike and ride perfectly the first time. They wobble, lose balance, and sometimes fall. Each mistake teaches them something new, and with practice, they become more confident and successful. Learning in the classroom works the same way.

To encourage a growth mindset, students who score a 70% or below on an assignment, quiz, or test will have the opportunity to review their work, learn from their mistakes, and try again. This process helps students identify misunderstandings, strengthen their skills, and earn partial credit back. Quizzes and tests will be reviewed and corrected during class time. Classwork and homework will be reviewed with the student and then sent home for completion. If work is sent home, please sign it and return it the following school day unless otherwise noted.

Our goal is to help students understand that learning is a journey. Success is not about getting everything right the first time—it's about persevering, reflecting, and continuing to grow.

Homework

Homework is designed to directly supplement what is modeled, practiced, and learned in our classroom! The purpose of homework is to provide students with opportunities to reinforce their learning, build independence, and develop responsibility. Establishing routines that include dedicating time outside of school to learning is an important life skill that will benefit students throughout their educational journey and beyond!

No Homework on Fridays!

Students will record their homework for each day in their Weekly Agenda, which will be brought home in their take-home folders every night. Homework will only be assigned Monday through Thursday. I believe that weekends should be dedicated to rest, family time, extracurricular activities, and fun! Students work hard during the school week, and everyone benefits from having time to recharge and connect with loved ones. :)

Homework Routine

Homework should take approximately 20–30 minutes to complete each evening. If your child is consistently spending longer than this on a specific assignment, please write a note at the top of the paper and send it back to school. I will work with your child to address any misunderstandings and help them feel confident and successful with the content. If your child is regularly struggling with homework, please contact me so we can work together to provide support.

Homework Expectations

Homework is expected to be completed, labeled with the student's name, and turned in the morning following the day it was assigned.

All homework should be turned in as part of our daily Morning Routine.
Late, incomplete, or missing assignments may result in a grade deduction and/or the loss of classroom incentives. Assignments may be marked as "Late," "Incomplete," or "Missing" in PowerSchool, and students may be asked to finish the work during independent work time.
Homework assignments are focused more on effort, responsibility, and practice than on correctness. Students are encouraged to do their best work, take risks, and learn from their mistakes.
If a homework assignment becomes frustrating or overwhelming, please encourage your child to do their best and communicate the challenge with me. Homework should reinforce confidence, not create unnecessary stress!

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