Grading and Reporting Update

Elementary, Middle, and High School 2011-2012

Elementary School UpdateK-3rd Grade Report Card

No changes from 2010-11 Report Cards

4th Grade Report CardNo Changes for 4th Grade Academic ScoringReporting Work Habits

5th Grade Report Card Grade Plus District-wide ImplementationReporting Work Habits

Middle School UpdateNo Changes for Academic Scoring

80% Summative/20% Formative

Report Card Division6th and 7th Report Card8th Report Card

Work Habit Improvements

High School UpdateAcademic Scoring

75% Summative/25% Formative End of Course Test (EOCT) Weight-20% No Change

Grade WeightsExam 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 Habits1 or

Does not meet (D)2 or Successful (S)

(This level is the standard.)

3 orExemplary (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 4-12Responsibility: 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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