Grading and Reporting Update Elementary, Middle, and High School

Elementary School Update K-3 rd Grade Report Card No changes from Report Cards 4 th Grade Report Card No Changes for 4 th Grade Academic Scoring Reporting Work Habits 5 th Grade Report Card Grade Plus District-wide Implementation Reporting Work Habits

Middle School Update No Changes for Academic Scoring 80% Summative/20% Formative Report Card Division 6 th and 7 th Report Card 8 th Report Card Work Habit Improvements

High School Update Academic Scoring 75% Summative/25% Formative End of Course Test (EOCT) Weight-20% No Change Grade Weights Exam Exemption Report Card Distribution Changed to 9-week grading period Report Card Format Improvement Reporting Work Habits

Grades 4-12 Work Habits Rubric WORK HABIT CATEGORIES AND SCORING Work Habits 1 or Does not meet (D) 2 or Successful (S) (This level is the standard.) 3 or Exemplary (E) Responsibility The student independently adapts to classroom practices. Requires frequent redirection; strays off-task; disrupts learning environment; fails to follow class procedures. Is a self-starter; remains on-task; asks questions for clarifications when needed; applies strategies for meeting learning goals; follows class procedures. Anticipates needs; maximizes opportunities; solves problems. Participation The student pursues learning through active involvement. Disengages from the learning environment; responds only to teachers prompts. Engages in activities and discussions. Leads others to participate; explores new class ideas and approaches. Assignment Completion The student completes work by the designated time/date and according to directions. Fails to complete assignments or submit work; struggles to follow directions. Produces completed work on a consistent basis by the designated time/date; follows directions. Demonstrates new applications and examples of standard. Interpersonal Skills The student interacts with others to create a positive learning environment. Lacks flexibility when working with peers; isolates self. Works well with peers; listens and speaks respectfully; questions ideas rather than the person. Adjusts to a variety of classroom roles; mediates; influences others to learn.

Successful Work Habits Grades 4-12 Responsibility: The student adapts to classroom practices. Is a self-starter; remains on-task; asks questions for clarifications when needed; applies strategies for meeting learning goals; follows class procedures. Participation: The student pursues learning through active involvement. Engages in activities and discussions. Assignment Completion: The student completes work by the designated time/date and according to directions. Produces completed work on a consistent basis by the designated time/date; follows directions. Interpersonal Skills: The student interacts with others to create a positive learning environment. Works well with peers; listens and speaks respectfully; questions ideas rather than the person.

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