Grading 2024

AACPS

Grading & Attendance

Policy

2024-2025

AGENDA

1. Introduction


2. Review of updates to

the grading &

attendance policy


3. Choice Activity


4. Community Building

Circle


.

Outcome

I will acquire an

understanding to the grading

and attendance policy and

share ways how I will be

successful this school year by

participating in a choice

activity, and community

building circle.

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Assignments

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A minimum of 9 and a maximum of 22 separate graded
assignments - exclusive of homework (HW) and the
quarterly assessment (QA) - are allowed each marking
period. This is up to your teachers’ discretion.

●

For seniors in MP4, a minimum of 6 grades are required, in
addition to HW and QA

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A maximum of 1 assessment will have a due date during the

last week of the marking period. This excludes the QA.

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Assignments - Category Weights

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Quarterly Assessment: 10%

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Homework (required for English, Math, Science,
Social Studies, and World Language courses,
optional for all others): 10%

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Assessments: 30-50% (to be determined by
content team)

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A minimum of 4 assignments must be recorded in
each category, excluding QA.

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Late Work Policy

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An assignment not submitted at the due date is considered
late.

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Students receive a penalty of 10% per class period up to 4
class periods after the due date.

●

If a student submits work within this timeframe (4 class
periods), they will still receive applicable teacher feedback.

●

An assignment submitted after class period 4, but on or
before class period 7 may receive an automatic 50% and
teacher feedback is not required.

●

Assignments submitted after class period 7 may be recorded
as a 0%.

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Late Work Policy

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Assignments - Good Faith Effort

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Assignments must meet the minimum mastery requirement.

●

Teachers will assign a minimum grade of 50% for all graded
work in which the student demonstrates a good faith effort.

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Grading Policy - Redos

●Students have 2 opportunities for redo per marking period.

●Redos are available from the Assessment category only.

●If a student does not turn in work on the due date, the
assignment/assessment is ineligible for redo.

●Teachers determine if reteaching is required.

●If reteaching is required, students must complete that
reteaching and submit the redo within 10 school days of
receiving the returned original graded work.

●If reteaching is not required, students must submit the redo
within 5 school days of receiving the returned original
graded work.

●HW, QAs and assignments given during the final week of
the marking period are ineligible (not eligible) for redo.

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Recording Student Progress

● Teachers shall enter graded work in the electronic

gradebook and return the work to students within 5
school days of it being submitted to the teacher.

● Teachers are expected to communicate with students

and parents/guardians when and if certain lengthy
assignments require longer than 5 school days to
grade.

● Communication must be made for students who are in

danger of failing (D or E), or dropping the equivalent of
two or more letter grades (20 percentage points) at
any point during the marking period.

Marking Period Grades

● Marking Period Grades <50%
● “E” = 50-59%
● Teachers may not assign marking

period grades below 50%

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Grading Policy - Redos

●Students have 2 opportunities for redo per marking period.

●Redos are available from the Assessment category only.

●If a student does not turn in work on the due date, the
assignment/assessment is ineligible for redo.

●Teachers determine if reteaching is required.

●If reteaching is required, students must complete that
reteaching and submit the redo within 10 school days of
receiving the returned original graded work.

●If reteaching is not required, students must submit the redo
within 5 school days of receiving the returned original
graded work.

●HW, QAs and assignments given during the final week of
the marking period are ineligible (not eligible) for redo.

End of Marking Period Grades

1. Value of “E” for marking period grades is

50-59% 

a. No assignment grades between 1 and 49%


2. All students who take IB or AP assessment,

have option to opt out of QA 


Review

The following slides contain questions about the grading policy. Please review the
slides with students through one of the following activities:

1. Assemble your class into groups. Present a slide with the question on the
SmartBoard. Have a group member write down the answer on a piece of paper
and submit the answer to you after reading the question. Keep track of which
groups answers the most questions correctly.

2. Present a question slide to the class. Have students write their answer on a
whiteboard with an expo marker. Review the answer with the class on the next
slide. 

3. 4 Corners- Present the slide to the class. Designate a corner of the room for
each answer choice. Ask students to move to the corner of the room that has the
correct answer to the corresponding question. 


Grading Policy Questions

Question #1
If a student is suspected of plagiarism, what actions occur prior to
a grade of “0” being given?

A.

The teacher will contact the parents by e0mail and phone if
necessary.

B.

The teacher will hold a conference with the student.

C.

Teacher and admin will meet to discuss grade on assignment and
consequence.

D.

All of the above.

Grading Policy Questions

Question #1
If a student is suspected of plagiarism, what actions occur prior to
a grade of “0” being given?

A.

The teacher will contact the parents by e0mail and phone if
necessary.

B.

The teacher will hold a conference with the student.

C.

Teacher and admin will meet to discuss grade on assignment and
consequence.

D.

All of the above.

Grading Policy Questions

Question #2
The minimum grade that a student can earn at the end of
the marking period is___.

A. 0%
B. 50%
C. 40%
D. 59%

Grading Policy Questions

Question #2
The minimum grade that a student can earn at the end of
the marking period is___.

A. 0%
B. 50%
C. 40%
D. 59%

Grading Policy Questions

Question #3
The minimum grade that a student can earn on an assignment
is ___.

A. 0%
B. 59%
C. 40%
D. 50%

Grading Policy Questions

Question #3
The minimum grade that a student can earn on an assignment is
___.

A.

0%

B.

59%

C.

40%

D.

50%

Grading Policy Questions

Question #4
Homework can be submitted late.

A. True
B. False

Grading Policy Questions

Question #4
Homework can be submitted late.

A. True
B. False

Grading Policy Questions

Question #5
If a student is absent for 9 days during the semester they
can still not earn credit even if they are passing the class.

A. True
B. False

Grading Policy Questions

Question #5
If a student is absent for 9 days during the semester
they can still not earn credit even if they are passing the
class.

A. True
B. False

Grading Policy Questions

Question #6
For grades, communication with parents via e-mail and/or
phone during the marking period will take place when_____.

A. A student’s grade drops 20% and/or a student is failing.
B. A student’s grade drops 30% and/or a student is failing.
C. A student’s grade drops 40% and/or a student is failing.
D. A student’s grade drops 50% and/or a student is failing.

Grading Policy Questions

Question #6
For grades, communication with parents via e-mail and/or
phone during the marking period will take place when_____.

A. A student’s grade drops 20% and/or a student is failing.
B. A student’s grade drops 30% and/or a student is failing.
C. A student’s grade drops 40% and/or a student is failing.
D. A student’s grade drops 50% and/or a student is failing.

Grading Policy Questions

Question #7
When can I expect grades to be entered in the gradebook?
(There may be some lengthy assignments that take extra
time).

A. 7 school days after submission.
B. 6 days after submission.
C. 5 days after submission.
D. 5 school days after submission.

Grading Policy Questions

Question #7
When can I expect grades to be entered in the gradebook?
(There may be some lengthy assignments that take extra time).

A.

7 school days after submission.

B.

6 days after submission.

C.

5 days after submission.

D.

5 school days after submission.

Grading Policy Questions

Question #8
A student in an A-day class submits an assignment 4 school
days late. The highest possible grade they can earn is a _?

A. 90%
B. 80%
C. 70%
D. 60%

Grading Policy Questions

Question #8
A student in an A-day class submits an assignment 4 school
days late. The highest possible grade they can earn is a _?

A. 90%
B. 80% (school days mentioned, not class periods)
C. 70%
D. 60%

Grading Policy Questions

Question #9
No assignment turned in late is eligible for re-do?

A. True
B. False

Grading Policy Questions

Question #9
No assignment turned in late is eligible for re-do?

A. True
B. False

Grading Policy Questions

Question #10
The minimum number of gradebook assignments, excluding
homework and the quarterly assessment, is ___.

A. 8
B. 7
C. 9
D. 10

Grading Policy Questions

Question #10
The minimum number of gradebook assignments, excluding
homework and the quarterly assessment, is ___.

A. 8
B. 7
C. 9
D. 10

Grading Policy Questions

Question #11
The maximum number of gradebook assignments, excluding
homework and the quarterly assessment, is ___.

A. 15
B. 10
C. 20
D. 22

Grading Policy Questions

Question #11
The maximum number of gradebook assignments, excluding
homework and the quarterly assessment, is ___.

A.

15

B.

10

C.

20

D.

22

Grading Policy Questions

Question #12
____graded assessment can have a due date during the last
week of the marking period.

A.

One

B.

Zero

C.

Two

D.

Three

Grading Policy Questions

Question #12
____graded assessment can have a due date during the last
week of the marking period.

A.

One

B.

Zero

C.

Two

D.

Three

Grading Policy Questions

Question #13
If an assignment is turned in late after 4 classes your
teacher is required to give you feedback on the assignment.

A. True
B. False

Grading Policy Questions

Question #13
If an assignment is turned in late after 4 classes your
teacher is required to give you feedback on the assignment.

A. True
B. False

Grading Policy Questions

Question #14
The number of semester absences by a student in a course that
requires action by the Attendance Review Committee is __?

A.

8

B.

7

C.

10

D.

9

Grading Policy Questions

Question #14
The number of semester absences by a student in a course that
requires action by the Attendance Review Committee is __?

A.

8

B.

7

C.

10

D.

9

Grading Policy Questions

Question #15
If re-teaching is not required on an assessment, the student
has ____ school days to re-do and submit the assessment.

A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 4

Grading Policy Questions

Question #15
If re-teaching is not required on an assessment, the student
has ____ school days to re-do and submit the assessment.

A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 4

Grading Policy Questions

Question #16
In addition to HW & QA, 4th marking period 12th graders
require a minimum of ____ recorded grades.

A. 9
B. 12
C. 10
D. 6

Grading Policy Questions

Question #16
In addition to HW & QA, 4th marking period 12th graders require
a minimum of ____ recorded grades.

A.

9

B.

12

C.

10

D.

6

Grading Policy Questions

Question #17
Excluding the QA, each gradebook category requires a minimum
of ____ recorded grades.

A.

9

B.

3

C.

4

D.

5

Grading Policy Questions

Question #17
Excluding the QA, each gradebook category requires a
minimum of ____ recorded grades.

A. 9
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Grading Policy Questions

Question #18
If a student puts forth a “good faith effort” on an assignment
the minimum grade they can earn is _____.

A. 50%
B. 0%
C. 60%
D. 40%

Grading Policy Questions

Question #18
If a student puts forth a “good faith effort” on an assignment
the minimum grade they can earn is _____.

A.

50%

B.

0%

C.

60%

D.

40%

Grading Policy Questions

Question #19
If re-teaching is required on an assessment, the student has
____ school days to re-do and submit the assessment.

A. 1
B. 5
C. 9
D. 10

Grading Policy Questions

Question #19
If re-teaching is required on an assessment, the student has
____ school days to re-do and submit the assessment.

A. 1
B. 5
C. 9
D. 10

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2. When it is not your turn you are invited to listen.

3. You can pass if you’d like.

Community Building Circle

Question:

1. What strategy can you commit to in order to
ensure you are meeting deadlines?

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