Riverbend Extended Learning ~ Student Assessment
Introduction Daily and project assignment are typically assessed using E, M, IP, and CP scores defined below. Projects and major assignments usually have specific rubrics for assessment. Also see specific grading criteria for CML.

Trimester report card grades are determined using JSD grading criteria listed below.

Daily and Project Assignment Evaluation Markings
Exceeds The student consistently exceeds the expectations for the assignment. Student offers more depth and complexity than was expected of the typical EL student. Impact of work is "Wow!"
Meets The student consistently meets, and occassionally may exceed the expectations for the assignment at a somewhat advanced or EL level. The student, with relative ease, grasps, applies, and extends the key concepts, processes, and skills for the assignment. 
In Progress The student is progressing towards the expectations for work in EL. The student demonstrates progress in the majority of the assignment. The student, with limited errors, begins to grasp and apply the key concepts, processes, and skills for the assignment.
Concerned With Progress The student is not meeting the majority of the expectations required for this assignment The student is experiencing difficulty grasping and applying the key concepts, processes and skills for the grade level or is not completing and turning in significant portions of the assignment.
Juneau School District Grading Policy
Basis For Grading
Daily Classroom Participation
 The total amount of classroom instruction includes learnings and values not usually tested but which are a product of classroom instruction, i.e., lectures, films, experiments, demonstrations, discussions, etc.
Outside Assignments
 These may include homework, research, book reports, projects, and similar activities. It is the obligation of the teacher to indicate the purpose of outside assignments, and what effect the completion of the assignment will have on the achievement grade.
Test Results
 The normal measures for most students and a point of departure for exceptional cases, specifically learning handicapped students. All tests which are to be utilized in determination of the achievement grade shall be recorded.
Grades 1-2-3
O
 Commendable
S Satisfactory (average progress)
P Shows progress
N Needs to improve
M
Mastered
Grades 4-5-6
A
 Excellent

(1) Achievement considerably better than the average of the grade level.

(2) Scores consistently above the average of the grade level on teacher-made and/or standardized achievement tests.

(3) Superiority in work habits.

(4) The beginning and finishing of class work and outside assignments with a high degree of proficiency.

(5) Intelligent contribution to classroom discussion.

(6) Consistent accuracy in following direction (oral and written).

(7) Resourceful use of free time.

(8) Work is usually neat and accurate.

(9) Evidence of high degree of curiosity.

(10) Excellent organization.

(11) A = 90 - 100% (where percentage grades are given)
B Above Average Progress

(1) Achievement above the average of the grade level.

(2) Scores generally above average on teacher-made and/or standardized achievement tests.

(3) Above average work habits.

(4) Completion of required class work and outside assignments with a good degree of proficiency.

(5) Contribution of classroom interests.

(6) Insightful and good organization.

(7) Requires only limited help in following directions (oral and written).

(8) B = 80 - 89% (where percentage grades are given).
C Satisfactory Progress

(1) Average work for grade level.

(2) Scores generally at or near the average of the grade level on teacher-made and/or standardized achievement tests.

(3) Completion of required class work and outside assignments with an average degree of proficiency.

(4) Occasional need for additional help and direction after original assignment has been made and begun.

(5) Occasional need for encouragement to complete or make up assignments.

(6) C = 70 - 79% (where percentage grades are given).
D
 Below Average

D - Below average - progress not satisfactory (needs to show effort and participation)

(1) Achievement below grade level.

(2) Absences likely to be contributing factor to the grade received.

(3) Scores usually below average on teacher-made and/or standardized achievement tests.

(4) Ineffective work habits.

(5) Difficulty in completion of classroom assignments; occasional failure to complete outside assignments.

(6) Much reminding and teacher encouragement needed to complete assignments.

(7) Difficulty in understanding concepts being presented.

(8) D = 60 - 69% (where percentage grades are given).
F (1) Achievement much below grade level.

(2) Excessive absences likely to be a contributing factor to grade received

(3) Scores considerably below the average of the grade level on teacher-made and/or standardized achievement tests.

(4) Failure to complete classroom and outside assignments.

(5) F = below 60% (where percentage grades are given).
INC "INC" Incomplete This grade is to be used only when student work is incomplete because of illness or other extenuating circumstances (i.e., legal excused absence). The first semester "INC" must be made up one week prior to the end of the following semester.
Sheryl Hall Wittig ~ Page last updated on Friday, March 9, 2007.