Rubric and Grading
Grades 4-8 receive a grade on report cards for music. These grades are 4, 3, 2, and 1; 4 being the highest achievement. The rubric below outlines how your child is doing according to the grades. Each student should strive to earn a 3. Once he or she acheives a three in music class, the child should aim to earn a 4.
In addition, grades 6-8 must complete weekly assignments and sometimes participate in group work. Students are graded on these assignments differently depending on the assignment.
1. Music journals* - In this exercise a student brings in a song for the class to listen to. As they listen, students must freewrite in their journal for the entire song. If they write the whole time they should fill up a certain portion of the page (depending on handwriting). There is no right or wrong subject matter, however, creative efforts may earn a higher grade.
2. In-class assignments - Frequently students are assigned a number of questions to answer that relate to that day's discussion or activities. The number of correct answers necessary to earn a 3 varies depending on the number of questions.
3. Notes or vocabulary* - Students must sometimes copy accurate notes in class. Organized, accurate, legible notes will earn a 4.
* These assignments need to be made up by the student for any absences due to illness, appointments, or serving Mass.
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