- Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary
- Grading Guidelines
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GRADING GUIDELINES
CONDUCT
Interim:
Number of Infractions
0-2 times = E
3-5 times = S
6-10 times = N
11+ times = U
Report Card:
Number of Infractions
0-4 times = E
5-9 times = S
10-18 times = N
19+ times = U
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LANGUAGE ARTS
Grade consists of three categories:
- Foundational Skills (spelling, phonics, fluency) - 20%
- Comprehension (understanding fiction & nonfiction; vocab.) - 40%
- Communication (writing/speaking/listening) - 40%
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MATH
Grade consists of 3 categories:
- Common Assessments - 50%
- Participation - 20%
- Class Work/Practice - 30%
- Students should know their basic math facts including their multiplication tables (0s to 12s)
- All assignments need to be completed and turned in on time. Students must show work on all tasks for full credit. Showing work = showing effort.
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Grade consists of two categories:
- Performance Based Tasks/Assessments - 60%
- Class Work/Participation - 40%
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SCIENCE
Grade consists of three categories:
- Assessments - 40%
- Science Notebook - 40%
- Class Work/Participation - 20%
- Students will be given a study guide for vocabulary tests at least four days before all assessments. Please study with your child, and then sign the study guide for an extra-credit opportunity for your child.
- Science notebooks are to be kept organized based on the table of contents. All notes must be accurate, neat, & complete. Students are to take these home to study for unit assessments.
- All class work should be complete and turned in on time. Students need to work safely and cooperatively with classmates.