Grading Policy
Students are given a letter grade, which has a corresponding numerical value.
Letter Grade Numerical Equivalent
A+ 100-97
A 96-93
A- 92-90
B+ 89-87
B 86-83
B- 82-80
C+ 79-77
C 76-73
C- 72-70
D 69-65
F 64-below
Breakdown of Grading:
Reading -
25% = Tests/Quizzes
30% = Projects/ Presentations
25% = Classwork/ Homework/Participation
20% = Word Study/ Vocabulary
Writing -
Essays:
30% = Written Expression (content, organization, etc.)
20% = Writing Conventions (spelling, grammar, etc.)
25% = Journals
25% = Classwork/ Homework/ Participation