Mrs. Balazs’ Grading Procedures

· Your child’s grades are based on the curriculum standards set by the school system and the state of Ohio. Grades reflect how your child is progressing toward meeting those standards. Factors, such as, class participation, attitude, ability level, organizational skills, and study habits are not included in the grade itself, but are certainly taken into consideration when evaluating your child’s growth. Behavior and study skills will be noted on the interim reports, and I will discuss these issues with you at conferences. Such characteristics may also be noted on your child’s graded papers. Assignments will be graded and returned in a timely manner.

· Students earn grades by completing daily tasks, quizzes, tests, projects, and homework. Some of the assignments will be completed individually and others with a partner or in small groups.

· Daily assignments, quizzes, and homework are given a point value depending on the number and type of question. Projects and tests are given a higher point value. Most tests and projects are based on 100 points, unless otherwise noted. No points are awarded when an assignment not turned in on time. The number on points a student has earned out of the total will be marked at the top of the assignment, for example 9/10. The student has earned 9 out of 10 points. Points are recorded into the computer’s program and translated into a letter grade at the end of each quarter and interim period. As a point of reference, the following grade scale is used at our school:

· A = 90 – 100 B = 80 – 89 C = 70 – 79 D = 60 – 69 F = 0 – 59

· Please feel free to ask about your child’s grades or progress any time you have a concern or question.