• Grading Policy

    Mrs. Broaderick -  Elementary Art 2023-2024 School Year

    Special Area Grading Scale as reported by Marion County Public Schools (MCPS):

    E - Excelling in grade level standards (scored entered in Skyward = 100-90)

    M - Meeting grade level standards (score entered in Skyward = 89-70)

    P - Progressing towards grade level standards (score entered in Skyward = 69-60)

    NP - No Progression towards grade level standards (score entered in Skyward = 59-0)

    *PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT the same as earning a score E, S, N, and U*

    When determining a student's grade, the following is taken into consideration:

    PARTICIPATION

    Participation = any of the following:

    • Listening during instruction
    • Effort/Perserverance
    • Staying on task
    • Sharing ideas

    SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ARTWORK

    Skills/Knowledge/Artwork = any of the following:

    • Effort/Perserverance
    • Work efficiency 
    • Technique (appropriate for age level and experience)
    • Craftsmanship/Creativity (appropriate for age level and experience)

    There will be a minimum of three grades recorded in each 9-week grading period. At least one will be recorded for Progress Reports.

    Students will also earn a CONDUCT grade of E, S, N, or U. When determining a student's Conduct grade, the following is taken into consideration:

    • Respect to his/her teacher AND art materials
    • Kindness to others
    • Good manners
    • Follows classroom rules and especially our classroom procedures

    Two types of Art Awards are given out to eligible students at the end of the school year; "Art Smart" for excellent behavior and "Young Artist Awards" for artistic potential.