Grading+Policy

GRADING POLICY Grades are classified into two categories: **__summative__** and **__formative__**. Formative measures are “brief checks on learning” and Summative measures are “Comprehensive assessments used to document mastery of content outcomes.” The two types of assignments are weighted differently. Summative assignments are worth **__70%__** and Formative assignments are worth **__30%__**. Below is a list of sample assignments and their classifications. Projects Performances/demonstrations Extended Writing Assignments Presentations Reports or Research Writing Prompts  ||   Open book test Homework Class work assignments Class preparation Notebook Checks Writing Prompts ||
 * GRADING POLICY **
 * ** Summative Assessments (70%) ** || ** Formative Assessments (30%) **  ||
 * Tests/Quizzes

L etter grades are calculated using the following scale:
 * 100-93%  ||   Below 93%-90%   ||   Below 90%-87%   ||   Below 87%-83%   ||   Below 83%-80%   ||   Below 80%-77%   ||   Below 77%-73%   ||   Below 73%-70%   ||   Below 70%-67%   ||   Below 67%-65%   ||   Below 65%-50%   ||
 * A  ||   A-   ||   B+   ||   B   ||   B-   ||   C+   ||   C   ||   C-   ||   D+   ||   D   ||   F   ||

The above information is available in detail in Cecil County Public Schools Policy IKAF, “Middle School Grading and Reporting.” **__ Homework __**__ : __ Homework assignments are used to encourage the review of materials or the development of skills taught in class. Homework plays a significant role in the success of the student. Homework assignments will be **announced** during class---the assignments will also be posted on the chalkboard and on the class website. Students will also record their homework in their planner. Homework will be collected the day after it is assigned unless otherwise noted.

**__ Independent Reading Assignment __** : Students will be required to read variousnovels outside of class instruction during each marking period. Various times through the marking period, students will present to the class a project based on their novel; a list will be provided to students and requirements will be explained in greater detail in class. **__ Late Assignments __** : There is **no** excuse for not turning work in on time! Any assignment that is not turned in on time will automatically be deducted by 5 percent per day late. The highest grade after 10 days late will be 55% **__ Assignments Not Turned In: __** Any assignment that is not turned in for a grade will be reflected in the grade book as an “M” for **missing** and will receive a grade of 50%. Students should turn these assignments in as soon as possible to be graded according to the late policy.

**__ Retaking Summative Assignments __** - Students can retake summative assignments once to receive the better grade. It may be the same or comparable assignment. It must be completed within two weeks after the original assignment has been graded and returned. The retake will occur at a mutually agreed upon time. If a summative assignment was originally late, the late grade will apply.


 * __ Extra Credit __**** : ** Extra credit will not be given for any reason as stated in the CCPS Grading Policy.


 * __ Extra Help: __** We are happy to assist students with any questions they have. We are here to help! Students may arrange to meet after school. A note from parents giving permission is required before the student may stay. Students need first to ask if the teacher is available 24 hours PRIOR to staying.


 * __ Plagarism __**** : ** Will be handled per the CCPS Policy.

Student attendance is very important! Please do everything you can to see that your child is in school everyday. It is your child’s responsibility to ask for work that was missed during his/her absence.
 * ABSENCES AND MAKE-UP WORK **

Assignments previously issued are due the day the student returns to class or work will be graded according to the late assignment policy. Students are responsible for rescheduling missed tests, quizzes, and class work. Students have 2 days per day missed to make up class work and/or homework missed during the absence.

If students miss class due to band, chorus, or any other school club, they are responsible for any and all work completed that day in class. The student will need to come to class first, turn in any assignments that are due that day, and be aware of any assignments that are due the following day.