Grading Guidelines

Fourth Grade Grading Guidelines

Reading

A minimum of two comprehension or skill grades per week, with at least six comprehension grades per 9 weeks.Grades are not weighted.

Language

An average of two grades per week, from both English skills and written communication.Grades are not weighted.

Spelling

A minimum of two grades per week. Spelling in other content areas should be included.Grades are not weighted.

Social Studies

A minimum of nine grades per 9 weeks will be taken, which will include 1 assessment, and 8 skills/activities grades. Grades are not weighted.

Science

A minimum of nine grades per 9 weeks will be taken, which will include 1 assessment, 2 labs, and 6 skills grades. Grades are not weighted.

Math

A minimum of two daily grades per week, which may include one weekly facts test grade. A minimum of two assessment grades per 9 wks. Grades are weighted as follows: Daily work 67% Tests 33%