Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 105 views

    Blythe Elementary School Grading Plan 2015-2016

    Uploaded by

    api-294601122
    Blythe Elementary School has adopted a mastery-based grading system following CMS's strategic plan. Grades will represent students' mastery of content standards rather than be punitive. Teachers will provide additional instruction and practice for students who have not achieved mastery so they can improve their grade. Grades will be recorded in PowerSchool within 10 days and late work will always be accepted, with possible point reductions for unexcused absences. Formal assessments worth 60% of the grade will include common assessments, projects, and tests, with students getting additional practice if initial mastery is not achieved. Progress will be communicated to parents through report cards, progress reports, and conferences.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Blythe Elementary School Grading Plan 2015-2016

    Uploaded by

    api-294601122
    105 views4 pages
    Blythe Elementary School has adopted a mastery-based grading system following CMS's strategic plan. Grades will represent students' mastery of content standards rather than be punitive. Teachers will provide additional instruction and practice for students who have not achieved mastery so they can improve their grade. Grades will be recorded in PowerSchool within 10 days and late work will always be accepted, with possible point reductions for unexcused absences. Formal assessments worth 60% of the grade will include common assessments, projects, and tests, with students getting additional practice if initial mastery is not achieved. Progress will be communicated to parents through report cards, progress reports, and conferences.

    Original Title

    masterygradingplan2015-2016

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Blythe Elementary School has adopted a mastery-based grading system following CMS's strategic plan. Grades will represent students' mastery of content standards rather than be punitive. Teachers will provide additional instruction and practice for students who have not achieved mastery so they can improve their grade. Grades will be recorded in PowerSchool within 10 days and late work will always be accepted, with possible point reductions for unexcused absences. Formal assessments worth 60% of the grade will include common assessments, projects, and tests, with students getting additional practice if initial mastery is not achieved. Progress will be communicated to parents through report cards, progress reports, and conferences.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as docx, pdf, or txt
    105 views4 pages

    Blythe Elementary School Grading Plan 2015-2016

    Uploaded by

    api-294601122
    Blythe Elementary School has adopted a mastery-based grading system following CMS's strategic plan. Grades will represent students' mastery of content standards rather than be punitive. Teachers will provide additional instruction and practice for students who have not achieved mastery so they can improve their grade. Grades will be recorded in PowerSchool within 10 days and late work will always be accepted, with possible point reductions for unexcused absences. Formal assessments worth 60% of the grade will include common assessments, projects, and tests, with students getting additional practice if initial mastery is not achieved. Progress will be communicated to parents through report cards, progress reports, and conferences.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as docx, pdf, or txt
    of 4

    Blythe Elementary School Grading Plan 2015-2016

    Following CMSs Strategic Plan 2018, Blythe Elementary is embracing the shift to
    mastery grading practices. It is the purpose of grades to provide information to
    teachers and parents regarding mastery of standards being taught in the classroom.
    We use grades not to be punitive or to reward children, but rather to provide
    information to instructors and parents so they can help their children learn and master
    content. Mastery-based grading says that by tracking a students performance by
    objective, we can see where growth is still needed. Students can be provided
    additional instruction and practice, giving them the opportunity to improve their
    grade. The goal is not give grades that have not been earned, but to focus on
    students learning and mastering of content so they can be successful as they move
    through school and beyond.
    Teachers:
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
    E.
    F.
    G.

    H.

    I.
    a.
    b.

    Shall ensure that grades represent mastery of content


    Shall record grades in PowerSchool within 10 school days of the assignments due date
    Shall not use grades in a punitive manner
    Shall assign the initial score earned for an assignment/assessment on which the
    student made a concerted effort
    Shall assign an initial score of zero (0) to an assignment/assessment on which a
    student made no attempt or is missing
    Will not create an undue burden with projects or homework. If technology access or
    material resources are needed, please reach out to the teacher.
    Will follow all accommodations/modifications on 504/IEP/ELL plans for students as
    assigned. If a student with a 504/IEP/ELL plan is failing despite student effort, the
    team will meet to review plan and supports which are in place for that student.
    Will not provide extra credit by requiring attendance at events, parent signatures,
    bringing in of canned goods, classroom materials, etc. These things do not reflect
    mastery of standards.
    Shall implement the following guidelines related to formal assessments:
    Assessments should be standards-based and measure students level of mastery on
    specific learning objectives,
    Additional practice will be provided for students who do not achieve initial mastery
    (79%),
    1

    c. Following additional practice, new opportunities shall be provided to measure student


    mastery. A maximum score of 79% can be earned.
    Missing/Late Work
    A. Late work will always be accepted. See chart below for possible outcomes.
    Late/Missing Work

    Consequence

    Excused absenceteacher will provide


    missing work within 5 days and set due
    date

    Student receives full credit

    Unexcused absence-- teacher will provide


    missing work within 5 days and set due
    date

    Teacher may reduce grade by 2 points per


    day, no more than 10 points total

    Student was present the day work was


    assigned/due

    Teacher may reduce grade by 2 points per


    day, no more than 10 points total

    Weighting of grades
    Informal

    Formal

    Worth 40%

    Worth 60%

    Examples include: warm-ups, group


    assignments, exit tickets/checks for
    understanding, in-class assignments,
    class participation, notebook checks, and
    quizzes

    Examples include: common assessments,


    comprehensive writing assignments,
    projects, tests

    No minimum or maximum amount

    Minimum of 4 formal grades towards final


    grade

    MAP scores are NOT counted in


    grades.

    Grading Scales
    K-2

    Academic Content
    Grade

    Denotes

    Exceeds Expectations

    Expands Grade Level Standards

    Meeting grade level standards

    Not Meeting Grade Level Standards

    N/A

    Not Assessed at this Time

    Non-Academic
    Skills

    Denotes

    Consistently meets expectations for grade


    level

    Inconsistently meets expectations for grade


    level

    Does not yet meet expectations for grade level

    3-5
    90-100

    Excellent Performance

    80-89

    Very Good Performance

    70-79

    Satisfactory Performance

    60-69

    Low Performance

    Below 60

    Unsatisfactory Performance

    Communication with Parents


    Teachers will communicate grades with parents. In grades 3-5, you have online access
    to student grades via the PowerSchool portal. The following methods will also be
    utilized for all students:
    Communication

    Time
    3

    Report Cards

    Every quarter, date on CMS calendar

    Progress Reports

    Mid-quarter for each quarter, dates on


    CMS calendar

    Parent Conferences

    *All students at end of quarter 1


    *Students at risk of failureend of each
    quarter to review progress/MTSS
    *At requested times, scheduled by parent
    and teacher

    Work Samples

    Periodiccheck Monday folder

    Notes/Emails

    As needed

    For CMS calendars with report card and progress report dates, click Calendars.
    For the updated CMS Board policy regarding grades, click Policy.

    You might also like