Grading at Prairie
Grading Policy
For the past few years, Prairie Middle School has been exploring grading practices and doing some collective research. We have also walked alongside Overland HS in their studies of the book, Grading For Equity.
In an effort to get some better alignment with our grading, here's some school-wide grading practice this year.
- No Zeros: All incomplete/missing work will be scored as an NHI (50%).
- No Penalty for Late/Make-up Work
- No Extra Credit
- No participation/compliance grades: Any assignments that go into the gradebook will be tied to academic standards.
- Gradebook Alignment by School & Department: All teachers (regardless of department) will use an A-F scale for grading.
|
Statement |
Grade |
Rubric |
Level of Understanding |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Exceeds |
A+ |
4 |
I can demonstrate high level understanding with appropriate support. I take the task/thinking to the next level. I can apply the concept to my life and/or a new situation. |
|
Mastery |
A |
4 |
I can demonstrate understanding with appropriate support. I can explain the concept. I can help someone who is struggling with the task. I can explain how it applies to my life. |
|
Secure |
B |
3 |
I can demonstrate developing understanding with appropriate support. I can show that I understand. I can find my own mistakes. |
|
Developing |
C |
2 |
I demonstrate some understanding with appropriate support. I may still make a few mistakes. I can find my mistakes with help from someone. |
|
Beginning |
D |
1 |
I can follow the task or concept while someone explains. I cannot figure out what I am doing wrong or where my mistake is with appropriate support. I cannot figure out how to start. |
|
No Understanding |
NHI (Not Handed In) |
NHI |
Insufficient understanding of student knowledge on concept with appropriate support. |