Mrs.+Geib's+Grading+Policy

 What is the purpose of school? To learn. To be in a safe environment in which you thrive. To feel a part of something. To develop yourself and learn new talents and skills. To push yourself academically. To think critically. To analyze your own work and make it better.

That said, there must be a monitoring and evaluating system with which students can gauge their progress. Here is the method I will use for scoring based on a 5 point scale. If a project is worth 10 points, then the evaluation is the same. I made **edits** & **revisions**, & my work is a **model** for other students. I can analyze meaning and give **evidence** and specific examples from **multiple sources**. || **5** **Advanced** = Outstanding Achievement **//I rock. I put in extensive time and effort, have many examples, and my work is unique, creative and I am proud of my efforts.//** ||
 * **Description** || **Point Score Calculation** ||
 * I put in **utmost effort** and a **superior** **performance**
 * I demonstrate **adequate** **understanding** of the knowledge & skills; I connect ideas and concepts and can infer, and have drawn conclusions and made meaning of the information. I can still do some more examples, and maybe didn't check over my work one last time. || 4 **Proficient** = Above Average Achievement **//I like what I did, I just need a quick review of my work.//** ||
 * I have only a **partial** **understanding** of the knowledge and skills; I am only beginning to apply key concepts & ideas and can answer simple questions & factual information and interpret meaning. I **don't** have a **topic/thesis statement** **nor a conclusion**. I don't have any concrete evidence to support my claims. I am still writing in **lists**. || **3** **Basic** = Average Achievement **//I’m okay, but with some effort, I could really shine.//** ||
 * I have demonstrated very **little** **knowledge** and skills of this assignment. I have not completed much of the task. I am performing **below** grade level. I need to write more than 2 or 3 sentences, and go back and edit and revise my work. || **2 Below Basic** = Below Average I need to go back and really edit my work**//. I know this isn't my best work. Maybe I need more clarification on what to do.//** ||
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I am not meeting the standard expectations; I am performing **significantly** **below** grade level. I may need intervention and remediation. I was in class and learned information, but my teacher has no way of evaluating or helping me because I didn't turn anything in. || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**1 Far Below Basic** = Little to No Achievement**//. I was at school, but had other things going on in my head. Wow. I know I need to somehow get some work turned in.//** ||

<span style="color: #d40808; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">All students have the opportunity to attain a higher point value by editing and revising their work. All students have the opportunity to make up missing assignments until the end of the quarter. All students are responsible for checking their own work, working cooperatively with their classmates and families, and learning to effectively communicate their needs. They can do this by emailing me on Thinkquest or my Ventura Unified account, writing a note, getting a classmate's phone number for help, and working with their families.