School Wide Expectations Be Safe Be Responsible Be Respectful Keep yourself and others from physical Be dependable and worthy of trust. Be polite and kind to everyone. This is and emotional harm. This is important This is important because important because everyone deserves because we all learn best when we feel responsibility allows us to count on to be treated with kindness. safe. each other. Grading Scale Standard Grade Rubric Criteria Advanced A The student scores highly on work samples, and consistently applies grade level content standards at a high rate of accuracy to the point they expand and can instruct others. In addition to B performance, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. Proficient B The student scores 4 on work samples, and consistently applies grade level content standards at a high rate of accuracy (no gap in knowledge and skills even if there are a few minor errors).No major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and/or processes (simple or complex) that were explicitly taught. Basic C The student scores a 3 or 2 on work samples. No errors regarding the simpler details and processes, and some of the more complex ideas and processes. Student has understanding and can consistently do most of what is asked on grade level content standards (some minor gaps in knowledge and skills). No major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. D A partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes, but major errors or omissions regarding the more complex details and processes. Student has some understanding and can do some of what is asked on grade level content standards (major gaps in knowledge and skills). With help, a Basic partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes. Just F Student has completed and/or attempted the task, but even with help, little to no understanding or Beginning skill demonstrated. I (inc) No evidence. Student has been absent or has provided no data in to make a decision about their Not Assessed / understanding of the learning target. Work needs to be made up within the allotted timeframe. Insufficient Evidence
School Wide Expectations Be Safe Be Responsible Be Respectful Keep yourself and others from physical and emotional harm. This is important because we all learn best when we feel safe. Be dependable and worthy of trust. This is important because responsibility allows us to count on each other. Be polite and kind to everyone. This is important because everyone deserves to be treated with kindness. Grading Scale Standard Grade Rubric Criteria Advanced A The student scores highly on work samples, and consistently applies grade level content standards at a high rate of accuracy to the point they expand and can instruct others. In addition to B performance, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. Proficient B The student scores 4 on work samples, and consistently applies grade level content standards at a high rate of accuracy (no gap in knowledge and skills even if there are a few minor errors).No major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and/or processes (simple or complex) that were explicitly taught. Basic C The student scores a 3 or 2 on work samples. No errors regarding the simpler details and processes, and some of the more complex ideas and processes. Student has understanding and can consistently do most of what is asked on grade level content standards (some minor gaps in knowledge and skills). No major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. Basic D A partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes, but major errors or omissions regarding the more complex details and processes. Student has some understanding and can do some of what is asked on grade level content standards (major gaps in knowledge and skills). With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes. Just Beginning F Student has completed and/or attempted the task, but even with help, little to no understanding or skill demonstrated. Not Assessed / Insufficient Evidence I (inc) No evidence. Student has been absent or has provided no data in to make a decision about their understanding of the learning target. Work needs to be made up within the allotted timeframe.
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