Grades are given for in class assignments, projects, tests, and occasional homework assignments. Progress reports are sent at the middle of the 9-week grading period. Parent Conferences are scheduled at the end of the first and third grading periods to discuss progress.

Language Arts: 40% Classwork

  40% Tests

  10% Homework

  10% Participation/Active Listening

Math:   40% Classwork

  40% Tests

  10% Homework (any project also)

  10% Participation/Active Listening

Social Studies:   90% Classwork/Tests

  10% Participation/Active Listening

Science: 90% Classwork/Tests

  10%  Participation/Active Listening

Reading: Given by the SFA teacher

  20% Read and Respond

  20% Words out loud/Vocabulary

  20% Oral Expression/Fluency

  20% Story Test

  20% Participation/Active Listening

Students are required to read a minimum of 80 minutes each week. Parent signatures are needed for students to receive credit for reading.

80 minutes = 100%

60 minutes = 75%

40 minutes = 50%

20 minutes = 25%

Citizenship: We will have a citizenship grade this school year.

0-4 marks in behavior folder = Excellent

5-9 marks in behavior folder = Satisfactory

10-14 marks in behavior folder = Needs Improvement

15 + marks in behavior folder = Unsatisfactory