Fourth Grade Grading Policy for 2015-2016 School Year
This year in 4th grade, there will be a minimum of 9 grades per subject area. Grades will be entered by each teacher in each subject at least once per week.
For math and reading, there will be 3 summative assessments per each nine week grading period. Daily grades including spot check quizzes as well as projects and class activities that will occur throughout the term.
For science, social studies, and language arts (word work/spelling, writing, grammar), 2 to 3 summative assessments will be given in each nine week grading period. Daily grades including spot check quizzes as well as projects and class activities that will occur throughout the term.
**For science and social studies, study guides will be given in advance of summative assessments. Study guides will be posted on teacher websites as well.
Redo policy:
Summative assessments ONLY may be retaken one time for students’ scores that are grades 73 or below. The higher score of the 2 attempts will be recorded in the grade book. Re-takes will be offered during the Wednesday morning help sessions, during class time, or during recess as needed. Daily grades, quizzes and projects will not be eligible for redo.
There will be a progress report sent home each quarter. Progress reports will usually be sent home in the middle of the quarter. Please monitor your child's Friday Folder to see if any assessments need to be retaken.
Homework:
Homework will be assigned as necessary for each subject. Homework is intended for practice and review purposes and will NOT be entered as a grade in the grade book. However, daily grades assigned during class periods may be entered in the grade book. However, homework will be considered and is a part of the Class Participation grade.
Parents are encouraged to check your child’s teacher’s webpage for specific and detailed information frequently throughout the school year.
This year in 4th grade, there will be a minimum of 9 grades per subject area. Grades will be entered by each teacher in each subject at least once per week.
For math and reading, there will be 3 summative assessments per each nine week grading period. Daily grades including spot check quizzes as well as projects and class activities that will occur throughout the term.
For science, social studies, and language arts (word work/spelling, writing, grammar), 2 to 3 summative assessments will be given in each nine week grading period. Daily grades including spot check quizzes as well as projects and class activities that will occur throughout the term.
**For science and social studies, study guides will be given in advance of summative assessments. Study guides will be posted on teacher websites as well.
Redo policy:
Summative assessments ONLY may be retaken one time for students’ scores that are grades 73 or below. The higher score of the 2 attempts will be recorded in the grade book. Re-takes will be offered during the Wednesday morning help sessions, during class time, or during recess as needed. Daily grades, quizzes and projects will not be eligible for redo.
There will be a progress report sent home each quarter. Progress reports will usually be sent home in the middle of the quarter. Please monitor your child's Friday Folder to see if any assessments need to be retaken.
Homework:
Homework will be assigned as necessary for each subject. Homework is intended for practice and review purposes and will NOT be entered as a grade in the grade book. However, daily grades assigned during class periods may be entered in the grade book. However, homework will be considered and is a part of the Class Participation grade.
Parents are encouraged to check your child’s teacher’s webpage for specific and detailed information frequently throughout the school year.