Two active embedded assessments are taken each music class, scored by a 4 point rubric. The final grade is an average of the rubric scores.
For example, if students are learning how to keep a steady beat, a score will be given in the middle of the activity - if they can keep a steady be most of the time, they score a 3. Exceptional steady beat keeping will score a 4. If they struggle some of the time, they will score a 2. If they struggle a lot or they did not participate, they score a 1. Students who consistently score 3s will earn S in grades K-2 and an A in grades 3-6.
Grades KG, 1 & 2:
3.01 - 4.00 = O
2.76 - 3.00 = S
2.36 - 2.75 = P
2.35 and below = N
Grades 3 & 4, WC 1 & 2, WC 3 & 4
2.76 - 4.00 = A
2.51 - 2.75 = B
2.16 - 2.50 = C
1.49 - 2.15 = D
1.49 and below = F
Grades 5 & 6, WC 5 & 6
3.01 - 4.00 = A+
2.81 - 3.00 = A
2.76 - 2.80 = A-
2.71 - 2.75 = B+
2.56 - 2.70 = B
2.51 - 2.55 = B-
2.46 - 2.50 = C+
2.21 - 2.40 = C
2.16 - 2.20 = C-
2.11 - 2.15 = D+
1.56 - 2.10 = D
1.50 - 1.55 = D-
1.49 and below = F