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Grades will be determined through a total point system. Assignments will generally be assigned the following point values:
Grades will be determined through a total point system. Assignments will generally be assigned the following point values:
Process: 0 - 20 Points
Process: 0 - 20 Points
Classwork
Homework
Quizzes
Discussion
Product: 20 - 100 Points
Product: 20 - 100 Points
Formal Writing Tasks
Creative Projects
Presentations
Socratic Seminars
Engagement
Engagement
Each class, students receive points as a reward for full presence and participation. Failure to adhere to any of the above expectations could result in lost points. This grade also allows for extra credit to be awarded for students who go “above and beyond” expectations. Ultimately, if any behavior becomes an ongoing issue, it will result in a detention and parent/guardian contact.
Grading Scale (Mercy Academy Student/Parent Handbook)
Grading Scale (Mercy Academy Student/Parent Handbook)
In qualitative terms, letter grades are to reflect, in general, the levels of achievement as described by the following criteria:
In qualitative terms, letter grades are to reflect, in general, the levels of achievement as described by the following criteria:
A) High competency; goes beyond the attainment of essential goals and objectives. Self-direction, critical thinking and initiative are clearly demonstrated.
A) High competency; goes beyond the attainment of essential goals and objectives. Self-direction, critical thinking and initiative are clearly demonstrated.
B) Thorough competency; goes beyond the attainment of essential goals and objectives. Evidence of self-direction and critical thinking is attained.
B) Thorough competency; goes beyond the attainment of essential goals and objectives. Evidence of self-direction and critical thinking is attained.
C) Satisfactory competency; consistent attainment of essential goals and objectives. Normal or average need for teacher direction and assistance is needed.
C) Satisfactory competency; consistent attainment of essential goals and objectives. Normal or average need for teacher direction and assistance is needed.
D) The first level of competency; is the attainment of essential goals and objectives. May depend heavily on teacher direction and assistance and may reflect a student’s best effort commensurate with an objectively established and verified ability range in a specific area.
D) The first level of competency; is the attainment of essential goals and objectives. May depend heavily on teacher direction and assistance and may reflect a student’s best effort commensurate with an objectively established and verified ability range in a specific area.
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