Elementary K-3

• Accurate grades are based on the most consistent pieces of evidence. 

• Evidence must align with the score of the proficiency scale.    

• Evidence can include observations, checklists, anecdotal notes, student work samples, quizzes, tests, projects, etc., and should be kept in a student portfolio.

• An assessment can cover more than one standard, but it should be clear which parts of the assessment are tied to which standards.

• While group work and collaboration are an important part of the classroom, only work that can be attributed to individual students should determine proficiency.  

• Scores will be recorded on the Schoology District Mastery Page. Scores can reflect digital and/or non-digital artifacts.

• School-level professional learning communities shall help determine additional assignments when needed, for each discipline.   

• The teacher shall adhere to the IEP, the 504, and any Tier Plan.

Elementary 4-5

• Reading and writing grades – The weights of each shall be reading 70 percent and writing/word study 30 percent.

• If a child is working below grade level, it shall be noted in the comments section of the report card.

• Academic grades shall not be reduced for misconduct or punishment.

• Grades shall be based on percentages, not points.

• The final Language Arts grade shall be based upon a minimum of ten (10) reading assignments and four (4) writing assignments.

• The final math grade shall be based upon a minimum of ten (10) assignments.

• The science grade shall be based upon a minimum of four (4) assignments.

• The social studies grade shall be based upon a minimum of four (4) assignments.

• District and state assessments should not be used as grades (iReady diagnostic, NC Check-ins, mCLASS, HMH).

• School-level professional learning communities shall help determine an appropriate number of additional assignments for each discipline.

• The teacher shall adhere to the IEP, the 504, and any Tier Plan.

• A minimum of three (3) tests (major - projects, papers, and performances) shall be given during each grading period for all middle school courses.  In addition to test grades, a minimum of five (5) guided assignments and four (4) independent assignments shall be given in each grading period for all middle school courses.

• District and state formative assessments should not be used as grades (iReady diagnostic, NC Check-ins)

• Academic grades shall not be reduced for misconduct or punishment.

• Teachers shall supply a copy of their grading procedures to the principal, students, and parents..

• Teachers shall work with Professional Learning Communities to determine interventions and monitor progress to ensure mastery of content knowledge.

• Teachers shall enter grades in PowerTeacher weekly.

• PowerSchool will show the official student average; Canvas will display grades given for assignments and quizzes in Canvas.  Canvas should not display an average.

• School-level professional learning communities shall help determine an appropriate number of additional assignments for each discipline.

• The teacher shall adhere to the IEP, the 504, and any Tier Plan..

• Assignments shall carry different weights based on the importance of the activity, time spent on the activity, and the degree of involvement.

• The nine weeks grade shall be determined by counting: tests (major projects, major papers, etc.): 60 percent, quizzes: 20 percent and, daily/class grades and homework: 20 percent.

• All students shall take a final exam in all courses. The exam grade shall count for 20% of the final course grade. The final exam is a cumulative exam created by the State, District, or teacher and shall include all standards in the course curriculum.   

• Each nine-week grade shall be made up of a minimum of three (3) major test grades (may include major projects, essays, research papers, and performances) which shall count 60 percent of the grade.

• Each nine-week grade shall be made up of a minimum of six (6) quizzes (only covering part of a unit of study or a specific step in a project or performance) which shall count 20 percent of the grade.

• Each nine-week grade shall be made up of a minimum of nine (9) daily/class and/or homework grades (may include warm-ups or bell work) which shall count as 20 percent of the grade. 
Exceptions to this shall be made for all non-core classes except foreign language.

• AP/Honors courses shall not be graded differently. Content and expectations shall be more rigorous.

• Fine Arts, PE, and ROTC shall include grades for performance.

• Academic grades shall not be reduced for misconduct or punishment.  

• Per BOE Policy #4310, students will be subject to consequences outlined in Rule 25 of the Student Code of Conduct for cheating, plagiarism, etc.

• Teachers shall enter grades in PowerTeacher weekly.  

• School-level Professional Learning Communities shall help determine an appropriate number of additional assignments for each discipline.

• The teacher shall adhere to the IEP, the 504, and any Tier Plan.