Grading Policy for 7^th and 8^th grade Math

Grade Breakdown

Category Descriptions

Homework: This is daily practice of the material covered in class that day. The assignment gives the student the opportunity to review the work discussed and practiced in class, write down new questions they may have and be prepared for the next step in their math journey. All homework is to be completed on graph paper, in pencil, with all work shown. Paper is to be neat and turned in on time, with a proper heading. No late work will be accepted. There are generally 10 – 15 problems for homework and should take (for the average student) about 15 – 20 minutes. This category shows that students are working on being effective communicators.

Study Island Practice: Study Island is an Internet based program that reinforces the math standards the students should have already mastered in the previous year. Students will log onto the program and spend time daily (10 minutes minimum.) reviewing math concepts through various games and activities. A report is electronically created and sent to the teacher, so I can see what standards were practiced, how much progress was made and much more. Once students have reached the level of mastery assigned they can take the Study Island Quiz at school with paper and pencil. This practice grade is based on what proportion of the goal set by the student and teacher is met. This category shows that students are working on being life-long learners.

Study Island Quiz: Students will take a short quiz in school once they have reached the goal set for a standard. Quiz scores will be averaged for the quarter, so it is beneficial to master as many standards as possible. This category shows that students are working on being independent thinkers.

Class Participation: This area includes not only active participation in class, but also staying on task and being prepared for class with work and materials. Students earn their points in this category by being responsible Christian leaders and effective communicators.

Quizzes: These quizzes are based on the homework practice and review in class. A quick review of the previous day’s concepts will be followed by a short assessment. Quiz scores will be averaged for the quarter, so it is beneficial to complete homework and ask questions in a timely manner. This category shows that students are working on being independent thinkers.

Tests: These tests will cover the most recent concepts covered in class and may include review concepts previously tested. This category shows that students are working on being independent thinkers and life-long learners.

Grading Policy for 8^th grade Religion

Grade Breakdown

Category Descriptions

Homework: Students will be assigned the Religion chapter to read at home and write a short summery or outline. The assignment gives the student the opportunity to review the work and be ready for class discussions and activities. All homework is to be completed on lined paper, in pencil, or typed on the computer, (black ink). Paper is to be neat and turned in on time, with a proper heading. No late work will be accepted. There are generally 2 – 4 pages to read for homework and should take (for the average student) about 15 – 20 minutes. This category shows that students are working on being effective communicators.

Morning Work: This activity reinforces and reviews Catholic Christian concepts the students have already covered in the previous years. Students will have the opportunity to complete the assignments at school, but need to finish at home as needed. This category shows that students are working on being life-long learners.

Class Participation: This area includes not only active participation in class, but also staying on task and being prepared for class with work and materials. Students earn their points in this category by being responsible Christian leaders and effective communicators.

Service Journals: The journals will be collected at the end of each quarter. Full credit will be given not only for completed hours, but for journals that are properly filled out with proper descriptions and reflection. Students earn their points in this category by being responsible Christian leaders and effective communicators.

Tests: These tests will cover the most recent concepts covered in class and may include review concepts previously tested. This category shows that students are working on being independent thinkers and life-long learners.