Grading Policy
All graded work has a specified due date. Work is due for full credit on that day. Late work will be reduced according to the amount of time it is late. A student can receive a 0 (zero) on a project or assignment if he/she interferes with another student's project.
Projects are graded against the rubric or requirements given and are not graded on a student's artistic or physical abilities; but on their understanding of the topic.
Projects are graded against the rubric or requirements given and are not graded on a student's artistic or physical abilities; but on their understanding of the topic.
CATEGORIES |
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The following grading categories are used:
DESCRIPTION
Exams, Projects, etc. Quizzes, Tasks, Progress checks, etc. Class activities, Homework, etc. |
GRADEBOOK CATEGORY
Summative Formative Homework |
PERCENT
60% 35% 5% |
GRADING SCALE |
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The Fulton County grading scale will be used for all assignments.
A
B C F |
90-100%
80-89% 70-79% 9% and below |
*determined by FCBOE policy
DEFINITIONS |
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Summative –
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announced in advance and may be a standard format exam, project, lab, or robot build.
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Formative –
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informal or formal, they may take any form, including quiz, class project, or competition.
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Homework –
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class assignments, homework, textbook assignments, handouts, worksheets, notes, or problems written or presented in class.
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Tasks/Projects –
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group, individual, teacher led; in-class or homework.
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