Grading is consistent with the purpose of assessment and instructional philosophy. Grades are based on sufficient data collected throughout the year. Grades are based on a variety of components. Students have rubrics from the beginning.
Students understand that academic grades are solely based on achievement.
Students understand how non-academic factors will be reported. Not all work is graded. Grading system is similar to other courses of the same level. Weights are based on the relative importance to the composite grade. Raw scores or percentages are reduced to symbols at the end of the grading period.