Mz. Marcotte's Grading System
(Based on Current AMS Grading System)
Remember to RECORD Assignments in your Assignment Book!
Office Hours for
Extra Help:
During Guided Study
Everyday
AFTER SCHOOL Tuesday 2:00-2:45
|
Students
will be assessed in the following categories:
Please Note:
Not all categories will have a grade assigned to it
by Progress Reports!
Assignments
* Assignments are DUE at
the start of class or they will be considered
LATE
Classwork and Homework
Lab Work, Virtual Labs and Lab Reports
Scientific Journal Entries
Scientific Terminology
Current Science
Scientific World
Conduct, Participation and Effort Behave appropriately in the Lab! Help out with lab chores! There is no Try! Just
DO!!!
Tests/Projects/Ringbinder
* Projects are
DUE at the start of class or they will be
considered LATE
Chapter and Unit Tests
There are NO
RETAKES!
Most Test and quiz
questions are available online for studying and
students are notified of what is on a test or
quiz and advised on what to study!
Science Ringbinder
Quizzes
STUDY for your Quizzes!
There are NO
RETAKES!
Most Test and quiz
questions are available online for studying and
students are notified of what is on a test or
quiz and advised on what to study!
EXTRA CREDIT
Do MORE than you have to do!
"I find that the harder I work,
the more luck I seem to have." |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Extra Credit Grade is figured into your grade at the end of the quarter and it does not replace a zero. Before extra credit will be applied, all missing work must be completed for at least a LATE grade.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4/Rocket Scientist!
Exceeds Expectations & Standards
Contributes and is Resourceful
Attitude is Positive and Beneficial
Cooperation is Motivating and Helpful
Improvement Shows Growth
*Students meeting these requirements by the end of the second quarter will be recommended for HONORS Science at Edward Little PROVIDED that they meet the math requirement, have an A average or higher in 8th grade science, show outstanding effort in their work and are reading/writing at a 10th grade level or higher.
3/Advanced Scientist!
Meets Expectations & Standards
Shows Desirable Achievements
Attitude is Appropriate and Beneficial
Cooperation is Effective and Helpful
Improvement is Actual and Noticeable
*Students meeting these requirements by the end of the second quarter will be recommended for LEVEL 3 Science at Edward Little PROVIDED that they meet the math requirement, have a B+ average or higher in 8th grade science, show significant effort in their work and are reading/writing at a 9th grade level or higher.
2/Intermediate Scientist!
Partially Meets Expectations & Standards
Initiative shows Some Self-Direction
Attitude is Appropriate
Cooperation is Effective
Improvement Shows Signs of Progress
*Students meeting these requirements by the end of the second quarter will be recommended for LEVEL 2 Science at Edward Little PROVIDED that they have a C average or higher in 8th grade science and are reading/writing at grade level or higher.
1/Beginner Scientist!
Not Meeting Expectations & Standards
Initiative is Slight or Not Shown
Attitude is Indifferent
Cooperation is often Passive
Improvement is Slight or not Evident
Traditional Check Marking System
+ + Exceeds Standards (105)
(60% ~Incomplete/Redo your work)
GPA System
(Grade Point Average)
*See the above table for numerical grade equivalents
|
A+ 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.1 |
A 4.0 *This is the only category that's unique! |
|
|
B+ 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.6 |
B 3.5 |
B- 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.0 |
|
C+ 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.6 |
C 2.5 |
C- 2.4 2.3 2.2 2.1 2.0 |
|
D+ 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.6 |
D 1.5 |
D- 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.0 |
©2007MzMarcotteMade!
