Grading Procedures…
Plato Academy Grading Scale:
E = 100-90%
V = 89-80%
S = 79-70%
N = 69-60%
U = 59-0%
All grades will be based on work accomplished during the current grading period. Any assignments that earn a grade of “N” or “U” will be flagged for parental signature. We ask that you review and correct this work with your child prior to signing and returning it.
Plato Academy’s Curriculum...
Plato Academy Schools utilize Pearson, ReadyGen, Spelling Connects, Social Studies Weekly, Scholastic News, McGraw-Hill Science textbooks and Istation, e-learning integration curriculum along with supplemental resources by Pearson for our K-5 and FLVS Global for grades 6-8, in addition to innovative teaching methods, and the Socratic method of teaching, our students gain a thorough command of reading, mathematics, science, writing, social studies and language arts throughout their years at Plato Academy.
Subject Based Grading Policies...
Math:
Assignment Type = Percentage
Tests/Assessments = 50%
Classwork & Participation = 30%
Homework = 20%
Test/ Assessments- Assessments will be given at the end of each topic.
Classwork & Participation– Classwork will encompass any items completed during class including center work and journals. Students will receive points for participation during whole group and/or small group time.
Homework – Points will be given for completion not accuracy. Homework will be reviewed whole group.
Science:
Assignment Type = Percentage
Tests & Projects = 50%
Classwork & Participation = 50%
Tests & Projects - Includes any assessments & class or home based projects assigned throughout the year.
Classwork & Participation– Classwork will encompass any work completed during class including labs, and journals. Students will receive points for participating during class discussions and activities.
ELA (Language Arts & Writing):
Assignment Type = Percentage
Reading Level = 50%
(Includes DRA Level /Fluency /Cold Reads )
Unit Assessments = 30%
Classwork & Participation = 10%
Homework = 10%
Reading Level – DRA levels will be assessed quarterly, grades will be based on first grade reading level expectations
*End of Quarter Reading DRA and Fluency Expectations:
Quarter 1: Reading Level 5- 6 ; Fluency not yet assessed
Quarter 2: Reading Level 8; Fluency 20 words per minute (wpm)
Quarter 3: Reading Level 12; Fluency 45 words per minute (wpm)
Quarter 4: Reading Level 16; Fluency 60 words per minute (wpm)
*Cold Reads: Quarters 1 & 2 cold reads will be completed together. Students will learn how to read passages, then answer questions based on information given in the text. Students will be expected to complete passages independently for quarters 3 & 4.
Unit Assessments - At the end of each Pearson/Imagine It! unit of study students will be assessed and graded on understanding of topics covered
Classwork & Participation – Classwork will encompass any items completed during class including center work and journals. Students will receive points for participation during whole group and/or small group time.
Homework – Points will be given for completion not accuracy. Homework will be reviewed whole group.
Social Studies:
Assignment Type = Percentage
Tests & Quizzes = 40%
Projects = 40%
Classwork and Participation = 20%
Test & Quizzes - these will be given upon completion of lessons taught
Projects – These will be announced 4 weeks prior to their due date. All projects will include a presentation piece. For every day past the project’s due date an assignment is turned in it will lose 1 letter grade.
Classwork and Participation - Classwork will encompass any items completed during class including center work and journals. Students will receive points for participation during whole group and/or small group time.
Plato Academy Grading Scale:
E = 100-90%
V = 89-80%
S = 79-70%
N = 69-60%
U = 59-0%
All grades will be based on work accomplished during the current grading period. Any assignments that earn a grade of “N” or “U” will be flagged for parental signature. We ask that you review and correct this work with your child prior to signing and returning it.
Plato Academy’s Curriculum...
Plato Academy Schools utilize Pearson, ReadyGen, Spelling Connects, Social Studies Weekly, Scholastic News, McGraw-Hill Science textbooks and Istation, e-learning integration curriculum along with supplemental resources by Pearson for our K-5 and FLVS Global for grades 6-8, in addition to innovative teaching methods, and the Socratic method of teaching, our students gain a thorough command of reading, mathematics, science, writing, social studies and language arts throughout their years at Plato Academy.
Subject Based Grading Policies...
Math:
Assignment Type = Percentage
Tests/Assessments = 50%
Classwork & Participation = 30%
Homework = 20%
Test/ Assessments- Assessments will be given at the end of each topic.
Classwork & Participation– Classwork will encompass any items completed during class including center work and journals. Students will receive points for participation during whole group and/or small group time.
Homework – Points will be given for completion not accuracy. Homework will be reviewed whole group.
Science:
Assignment Type = Percentage
Tests & Projects = 50%
Classwork & Participation = 50%
Tests & Projects - Includes any assessments & class or home based projects assigned throughout the year.
Classwork & Participation– Classwork will encompass any work completed during class including labs, and journals. Students will receive points for participating during class discussions and activities.
ELA (Language Arts & Writing):
Assignment Type = Percentage
Reading Level = 50%
(Includes DRA Level /Fluency /Cold Reads )
Unit Assessments = 30%
Classwork & Participation = 10%
Homework = 10%
Reading Level – DRA levels will be assessed quarterly, grades will be based on first grade reading level expectations
*End of Quarter Reading DRA and Fluency Expectations:
Quarter 1: Reading Level 5- 6 ; Fluency not yet assessed
Quarter 2: Reading Level 8; Fluency 20 words per minute (wpm)
Quarter 3: Reading Level 12; Fluency 45 words per minute (wpm)
Quarter 4: Reading Level 16; Fluency 60 words per minute (wpm)
*Cold Reads: Quarters 1 & 2 cold reads will be completed together. Students will learn how to read passages, then answer questions based on information given in the text. Students will be expected to complete passages independently for quarters 3 & 4.
Unit Assessments - At the end of each Pearson/Imagine It! unit of study students will be assessed and graded on understanding of topics covered
Classwork & Participation – Classwork will encompass any items completed during class including center work and journals. Students will receive points for participation during whole group and/or small group time.
Homework – Points will be given for completion not accuracy. Homework will be reviewed whole group.
Social Studies:
Assignment Type = Percentage
Tests & Quizzes = 40%
Projects = 40%
Classwork and Participation = 20%
Test & Quizzes - these will be given upon completion of lessons taught
Projects – These will be announced 4 weeks prior to their due date. All projects will include a presentation piece. For every day past the project’s due date an assignment is turned in it will lose 1 letter grade.
Classwork and Participation - Classwork will encompass any items completed during class including center work and journals. Students will receive points for participation during whole group and/or small group time.