Grading Policy
6th Science
Test: 40%
Quizzes/Projects: 30%
Daily practice/ Homework: 30%.
Retake Policy: Students who score below 70% can retake or submit test/quiz corrections and earn up to 75%
Quizzes/Projects: 30%
Daily practice/ Homework: 30%.
Retake Policy: Students who score below 70% can retake or submit test/quiz corrections and earn up to 75%
6th Math
Tests: 45%
Quizzes: 35%
*Daily practice/ Homework: 20%
Retake Policy: Students who fail an assessment may have the option to do corrections to earn half of their points back. Students who fail an assessment may have the option to do a full retake for full points.
Quizzes: 35%
*Daily practice/ Homework: 20%
Retake Policy: Students who fail an assessment may have the option to do corrections to earn half of their points back. Students who fail an assessment may have the option to do a full retake for full points.
Late/MissingWork
If a student has late or missing work the teacher will send an email to the student and parent reminding them about the assignment.
Students will have one week to complete the assignment for full credit. After one week the assignment, if turned in, will be entered at a lower grade percentage. If the assignment is not turned in, it will be entered as a zero in the gradebook.
Students will have one week to complete the assignment for full credit. After one week the assignment, if turned in, will be entered at a lower grade percentage. If the assignment is not turned in, it will be entered as a zero in the gradebook.
Habits of Mind
For each content area, students will receive a score for their "habits of mind". Below, you will find some additional information about what the habits of mind are and how students are assessed in those standards.
Work Habits:
Completes Assignments; Meets deadlines
3 - Consistently shows strong work habits, marked by completed assignments and met deadlines. Minimal instances of incomplete work or a missed deadline, but not that impacts performance as a student.
2 - Usually shows strong work habits. Occasional instances of incomplete work or a missed deadline, but not that impacts performance.
1 - Inconsistent or irregular work habits. Has periodic or sporadic record of meeting deadlines and completing assignments. This has impact on ability to meet standards.
Organizational Skills
Prepared for class; Manages time well
3 - Consistently organized, prepared for class with materials at the beginning of the period without reminders. Minimal instances of not using time effectively, but not that impacts performance as a learner.
2 - Usually organized and prepared in regards to materials for class or tardiness. Usually uses class time effectively, but at times has impacted performance as a learner.
1 - Inconsistent with organization and preparation. Needs frequent redirects to use time effectively. Has impacted student as a learner.
Teamwork
Uses ability to work with others; Cooperative
3 - Consistently works well with others. Can work with most anyone without conflict. Is a team player and cooperative with both students and staff during class.
2 - Usually works well with others. Has problems working with others or cooperating with staff on occasion only. Can get back to work when redirected.
1 - Regularly or consistently unable to work with others. Refuses to work in groups on a regular basis. Regularly is uncooperative with peers and staff, disrupting learning for self and others.
Citizenship
Demonstrates Core Values
3 - Consistently models Center Drive’s Core Values towards peers, staff, school and materials.
2 - Usually models Center Drive’s Core Values towards peers, staff, school and materials.
1 - Inconsistent with modeling Center Drive’s Core Values towards peers, staff, school or materials.
We will be implementing a blended report card. These report cards will have the familiar numerical grade but will also include grade level standards for each content area. This will help to inform you of the progress that is being made toward meeting the district's curriculum goals and the Common Core State Standards. A students will receive a score ranging from 1 to 4 based on how they are performing in each standard. Below is a summary for each score:
4 - Exceeds the Standard
Student's work exceeds the expected standard at the time of the report. Student demonstrates an in- depth understanding of skills and/or concepts and the ability to apply the learning to other areas.
3 - Meets the Standard
Student's work meets the standard at the time of this report. Student demonstrates an understanding of the skills and/or concepts. Performance is consistent and accurate with minimal teacher support.
2 - Partially Meets the Standard
Student's work approaches expected standard at the time of this report. Student demonstrates basic understanding of skills and/or concepts. Performance varies in consistency and accuracy. Student requires more teacher support.
1 - Needs More Time to Meet Standard
Student's work does not yet meet this expected standard at the time of this report student demonstrates minimal understanding of skills and/or concepts. Performance is inconsistent, needing frequent teacher support.
/ - This slash would determine that the specific skill/concept has not yet been assessed.
Standard descriptions cited from Center Drive School Report Card.
Work Habits:
Completes Assignments; Meets deadlines
3 - Consistently shows strong work habits, marked by completed assignments and met deadlines. Minimal instances of incomplete work or a missed deadline, but not that impacts performance as a student.
2 - Usually shows strong work habits. Occasional instances of incomplete work or a missed deadline, but not that impacts performance.
1 - Inconsistent or irregular work habits. Has periodic or sporadic record of meeting deadlines and completing assignments. This has impact on ability to meet standards.
Organizational Skills
Prepared for class; Manages time well
3 - Consistently organized, prepared for class with materials at the beginning of the period without reminders. Minimal instances of not using time effectively, but not that impacts performance as a learner.
2 - Usually organized and prepared in regards to materials for class or tardiness. Usually uses class time effectively, but at times has impacted performance as a learner.
1 - Inconsistent with organization and preparation. Needs frequent redirects to use time effectively. Has impacted student as a learner.
Teamwork
Uses ability to work with others; Cooperative
3 - Consistently works well with others. Can work with most anyone without conflict. Is a team player and cooperative with both students and staff during class.
2 - Usually works well with others. Has problems working with others or cooperating with staff on occasion only. Can get back to work when redirected.
1 - Regularly or consistently unable to work with others. Refuses to work in groups on a regular basis. Regularly is uncooperative with peers and staff, disrupting learning for self and others.
Citizenship
Demonstrates Core Values
3 - Consistently models Center Drive’s Core Values towards peers, staff, school and materials.
2 - Usually models Center Drive’s Core Values towards peers, staff, school and materials.
1 - Inconsistent with modeling Center Drive’s Core Values towards peers, staff, school or materials.
We will be implementing a blended report card. These report cards will have the familiar numerical grade but will also include grade level standards for each content area. This will help to inform you of the progress that is being made toward meeting the district's curriculum goals and the Common Core State Standards. A students will receive a score ranging from 1 to 4 based on how they are performing in each standard. Below is a summary for each score:
4 - Exceeds the Standard
Student's work exceeds the expected standard at the time of the report. Student demonstrates an in- depth understanding of skills and/or concepts and the ability to apply the learning to other areas.
3 - Meets the Standard
Student's work meets the standard at the time of this report. Student demonstrates an understanding of the skills and/or concepts. Performance is consistent and accurate with minimal teacher support.
2 - Partially Meets the Standard
Student's work approaches expected standard at the time of this report. Student demonstrates basic understanding of skills and/or concepts. Performance varies in consistency and accuracy. Student requires more teacher support.
1 - Needs More Time to Meet Standard
Student's work does not yet meet this expected standard at the time of this report student demonstrates minimal understanding of skills and/or concepts. Performance is inconsistent, needing frequent teacher support.
/ - This slash would determine that the specific skill/concept has not yet been assessed.
Standard descriptions cited from Center Drive School Report Card.