A.
PURPOSE OF GRADING
1.
The purpose of grading is to assist pupils in the process of
learning; all grading systems will be subject to continual review and
revision to that end.
2.
Grades acknowledge a pupil's demonstrated proficiency in the New
Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and locally established learning
goals and objectives:
a.
Active participation in and attention to daily lessons,
b.
Frequent contribution to discussions,
c.
Prompt, thorough, accurate, and neat preparation of
assignments,
d.
Thorough preparation and performance on tests and
assessments,
e.
Display of an eagerness to learn and an inquisitive approach to
lessons,
f.
Attention to the need for proper materials,
g.
Cooperation with the teacher's efforts, and
h.
Willingness to work to the best of his/her ability and to do more
than the minimum expected.
B.
PREPARATION FOR GRADING
1.
Each pupil must be informed of the behavior and achievements
expected of him/her at the outset of each course of study or unit of
study.
2.
Each pupil must be kept informed of his/her progress during the
course of a unit of study.
Pupils who so request are entitled to see the grades resulting from
their performance during the grading period.
3.
Each method of grading shall be appropriate to the course of study
and the maturity and abilities of the pupils.
4.
Pupils should be encouraged to evaluate their own
achievements.
5.
The process of review and revision will involve teaching staff
members, parent(s) or legal guardian(s), and, as appropriate,
pupils.
C.
GRADING PERIODS
1.
Grades will be awarded at the end of four marking periods in each
school year.
2.
Pupils will be given notice of their mid-term grades at mid-point
of each marking period.
3.
Pupils will be given a final grade in each subject at the end of
the school year.
4.
Grades will be recorded on report cards for parent(s) or legal
guardian(s) notification in accordance with Policy No. 5420 and Regulation
No. 5420.
D.
BASIC FOR GRADING
The teacher responsible for assigning a grade
should take into consideration the pupil's:
1.
Completion of written assignments prepared in the classroom or
elsewhere;
2.
Oral contributions in class, including discussion responses,
observations, panel
3.
Performance on oral and written tests and quizzes;
4.
Research into standard references and other background
materials;
5.
Oral and written reports on materials read by the pupil;
6.
Laboratory work;
7.
Term papers;
8.
Special oral or written reports;
9.
Other evidences of the pupil's constructive efforts and
achievements in learning; and
10.
For the final grade, the pupil's attendance record, in accordance
with Policy Nos. 5200, 5410, and 5460.
E.
MEANING OF GRADES
1.
The following grades will be given in each academic subject at the
end of each marking period:
a.
A grade of A indicates superior performance. It may be given to a pupil whose
achievement is significantly above grade level; whose work achieves a
quality and quantity that consistently excels; and who demonstrates a high
degree of initiative, application, and purpose.
b.
A grade of B indicates above average performance. It should be given to a pupil
whose achievement is above grade level; whose work frequently excels; and
who generally demonstrates strength in the subject.
c.
A grade of C indicates average performance. It should be given to a pupil
whose achievement in most areas of the subject are average; whose work is
acceptable; and who demonstrates a satisfactory degree of
proficiency.
d.
A grade of D indicates below average performance. It should be given to a pupil
whose achievement in the subject is barely passing, whose work is the
minimum acceptable for credit, and who demonstrates only weak
proficiencies in the subject.
e.
A grade of F indicates failing performance and that no credit can
be given for the subject. It
should be given to a pupil who has not met the minimum requirements of the
course, who has demonstrated an inability or unwillingness to master the
basic elements of the course, or who has failed to meet the minimum
attendance standards necessary to pass a course of study.
f.
In grades kindergarten and one, a letter grading system is
used. This grading system is
linked to growth and display of the understanding of concepts presented to
build the foundation for future learning.
g.
A grade of "Incomplete"
will be given to those pupils unable to complete the work assigned to the
course for reasons beyond the pupil's control, such as the pupil's
disability.
(1)
A teacher who submits a
grade of incomplete will accompany the grade with a reasonable estimate of
the amount of time the pupil will require to complete the work necessary
for the granting of credit.
(2) Except as may be required by unusual
circumstances, make-up work should be completed within two weeks of the
end of the marking period or, if the pupil is disabled at the end of the
marking period, two weeks after the pupil's return to school.
(3) The pupil’s completed work will be graded and the
teacher will submit a grade, which will replace the incomplete grade on
the pupil’s transcript.
(4) A pupil who does not complete the work within the
period allowed will receive a grade of zero for the incomplete
work.
F. GRADING SCALES AND INDICATORS
1.Grades Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grade 1 Academic
Grading
Statement of Purpose
With very young children, we believe that
recording behavioral observations is the best way to provide a grading
system, especially when combined with evidence from specific written class
work and assessments.
Pre-Kindergarten andKindergarten
1 = Consistently Displayed
2 = Developing
3 = Developing with Assistance
4 = Not Evident
Grade 1
1 = Excellent
2= Satisfactory/Proficient
3 = Needs Improvement
4 = Unsatisfactory/Below Grade Level
2. Grades 2-8 Academic Grading
Pluses and Minuses
It is neither necessary nor possible to
issue marks to students which divide them into minute categories. For instance, if we use the A, B,
C, D, and F letters for marks and further divide them into pluses (+) and
minuses (-), we could divide a class of 25 pupils into 15 categories. On the basis of ten weeks of
school, we do not believe children can be so infinitely marked and,
therefore, pluses and minuses are not to be used on report cards in grades
2 through 8.
Passing and Failing: Quality
Points
Each
letter grade has the following quality point value: A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D
= 1, F = 0. In order to pass
a given subject the following criteria must be met:
1.
A student must have earned
passing grades in a minimum of three quality points in that
subject.
2.
A student must also have
earned passing grade in a minimum of two marking periods. In a subject that meets half a
year, the student must pass one of the two marking periods.
However, these are guidelines only and
professional judgment may supercede these standards.
Criteria for Marking Period Grades for Grades 2
through 8
10% = Homework
10% = Participation
80% = Projects, Tests, Quizzes, Papers, etc.
Grading Scales for Academic Subjects
Grade 2 and 3 Scale for Reading, Language
Arts, Spelling, and Mathematics only
A = 91-100
B = 83-90
C = 75-82
D = 67-74
F = 66 and Below
Grade 2 and 3 Scale for Social Studies, Science,
and Handwriting Only
O = Outstanding
S = Satisfactory
I = Needs Improvement
NR = No Rating
INC = Incomplete
Grade4through 8 Scale for All Academic Subjects,
Other than Related Arts
A = 91-100
B = 83-90
C = 75-82
D = 67-74
F = 66 and Below
INC = Incomplete
NR = No Rating
3.
Kindergarten through Grade 8 Related Arts Grading
(The related Arts may include Art, World Languages, Music,
Technology Education, Computers, Enrichment, Health and Physical
Education)
Criteria for Marking Period Grades
Grades Kindergarten through 5
30% Formal Evaluation and Projects
70% Participation, Procedures, Preparation, Homework
Grade
6 through 8 by subject (Brackets denote split percentages)
|
Subject |
%
Test
Or
Project |
%
Class work
(Documenta-tion in Tech
Ed) |
%
Participation
Conduct
(Sportsman-ship) |
%
Prepara-tion |
%
Home
Work
(Portfolio
In Art) |
|
Spanish |
25 |
25 |
25 |
|
|
|
Phys Ed |
30 |
|
30 |
40 |
|
|
Health |
60 |
|
30 |
|
10 |
|
Tech Ed |
40 |
60 |
|
|
|
|
Music
Band
(7&8 only |
50 |
(50) |
(50) |
(50) |
|
|
Art |
50 |
(25) |
(25) |
|
25 |