2018-2019
Dear Parents:
I am excited to roll out a new grading procedure this year for English 3 classes. I hope that this new process creates the opportunity for every student to grow and thrive.
English 3 classes are still graded on the 80/20 system.
80% of the final grade is from summative assessments: tests, projects, and papers measuring student mastery of the common core standards.
20% of the final grade is from daily classwork. However, this daily classwork grade is not based on scores earned by classwork assignments; instead this grade is based on the following criteria: completion of assignments, striving for excellence, meaningful participation, work ethic, use of class time, and use of technology. The weekly score (a total of 10 points possible) is explained here: FORMATIVE weekly rubric.
This grade will be entered into Powerschool weekly, and will reflect the student’s participation for the week. This grade will be based on observations and discussions. The students will always have input on their weekly grade and I welcome thoughtful discussions about their grades at appropriate times.
I decided to implement this new policy because I want to figure out how to encourage students to go above and beyond every day. By the time students have reached their junior year of high school, they are very good at “doing school.” But I want them to do more than school. I want them to really thrive and grow, and this means that I have to find a way to encourage every student to do more than check off the boxes and complete the assignments. I hope that this new policy will help students focus on their own behaviors that influence their learning. Every single student under this new system is capable of earning 100% every single week for their formative grade, as long as they are giving 100% effort in class.
I always welcome discussion and feedback. Please feel free to contact me at any time; I will respond within 24 hours.
I am excited to see how much our students grow this year in English 3. I truly hope they thrive.
Sincerely,
Sharon Murchie
Dear Parents:
I am excited to roll out a new grading procedure this year for English 3 classes. I hope that this new process creates the opportunity for every student to grow and thrive.
English 3 classes are still graded on the 80/20 system.
80% of the final grade is from summative assessments: tests, projects, and papers measuring student mastery of the common core standards.
20% of the final grade is from daily classwork. However, this daily classwork grade is not based on scores earned by classwork assignments; instead this grade is based on the following criteria: completion of assignments, striving for excellence, meaningful participation, work ethic, use of class time, and use of technology. The weekly score (a total of 10 points possible) is explained here: FORMATIVE weekly rubric.
This grade will be entered into Powerschool weekly, and will reflect the student’s participation for the week. This grade will be based on observations and discussions. The students will always have input on their weekly grade and I welcome thoughtful discussions about their grades at appropriate times.
I decided to implement this new policy because I want to figure out how to encourage students to go above and beyond every day. By the time students have reached their junior year of high school, they are very good at “doing school.” But I want them to do more than school. I want them to really thrive and grow, and this means that I have to find a way to encourage every student to do more than check off the boxes and complete the assignments. I hope that this new policy will help students focus on their own behaviors that influence their learning. Every single student under this new system is capable of earning 100% every single week for their formative grade, as long as they are giving 100% effort in class.
I always welcome discussion and feedback. Please feel free to contact me at any time; I will respond within 24 hours.
I am excited to see how much our students grow this year in English 3. I truly hope they thrive.
Sincerely,
Sharon Murchie