Talk to students after grading if you think their expectations were different from the grade they received. Then, assign a letter grade for the year. Put a note on the report card or transcript to identify the student as an English language learner. Write comments to clarify how the student was graded. Projects, for example, often require integration and use of skills and knowledge in a way that approximate performances required in real life.
Portfolios show student growth over time and include student self-evaluation and reflection.
Most alternative assessments take place in relaxed settings with flexible time limits. All these characteristics help LEP students demonstrate their learning.