Grading Criteria
Seventh & Eighth Grades
Language Arts and History


A Student:   

• is at or above grade level in reading and writing skills
• gets all work in on time - even when absent
• participates in class discussions on a consistent basis
• focuses more on quality than quantity
• can work independently
  
• sees teacher for help or to talk about a book or writing
• is interested and motivated
• takes academic risks - makes inferences and supports them with specific examples (from text when appropriate)
• incorporates teacher feedback into assignments
• spells “no excuse” words correctly
• is able to produce adequate on demand writing
• participates in activities outside the class that involve cultural, artistic and literary activities: poetry readings, story telling drama, etc.
• every assignment - both homework and in class assignments are carefully completed and reflect student engagement
• asks questions
• always willing to work hard even on frustrating assignments
• appropriate behavior in class and on field trips


B Student:

• is at or above grade level in reading and writing skills
• gets all work in on time - even when absent
• participates in class discussions on a consistent basis
• focuses more on quality than quantity
• sees teacher for help or to talk about a book or writing
• is motivated
• makes inferences and supports them with specific examples (from text when appropriate)
• incorporates teacher feedback into assignments
• spells “no excuse” words correctly
• is willing to to try frustrating assignments - i.e. on demand writing           
• every assignment - both homework and in class assignments are carefully completed and usually reflect engagement
• asks questions
• appropriate behavior in class and on field trips





C Student:   

• is at grade level in reading and writing skills
• gets work in on time
• participates in class discussions at times need to be encouraged           
• sees teacher for help
• makes, or attempts to make supported inferences                    
• incorporates teacher feedback into assignments
• usually spells “no excuse” words correctly
• is willing to try frustrating assignments - i.e. on demand writing           
• every assignment - both homework and in class assignments are complete and  reflect grade level achievement
• asks questions
• appropriate behavior in class and on field trips



D Student:  

• completes most assignments but is inconsistent - assignments do not always reflect grade level skills or acquisition of skills       
• does not get all work in on time - but tries to make up
• needs to be encouraged to participate in class discussions
• needs to be redirected in class
• makes minimum effort
• does not voluntarily seek help from teacher


F Student

• is not passing at this time



Note:        Two D’s in Language Arts in a year may be cause for considering retention or summer school

Note:        Five tardies will lower your by a grade point - for example if you were getting a B you would get a B- on your                 report card.

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