Grading Policy

Windsong Grading Guidelines
Fourth Grade

Language Arts

Reading        A minimum of twelve grades per 9 weeks  
                    Grades are not weighted.


Language      A minimum of twelve grades per 9 weeks  
                   Grades are not weighted.


Spelling        A minimum of twelve grades per 9 weeks                          
                    Grades are not weighted.


Social Studies    A minimum of nine grades per 9 weeks   
                          Grades are not weighted.


Science         A minimum of nine grades per 9 weeks, with 50% of the grades coming from lab
                    investigations
                    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 weeks                           
                       Grades are weighted as follows:
                       Daily work      67%
                       Tests              33%


Late work    Eleven points will be deducted for any assignment deemed late by the teacher.  A “Late Assignment Notice” will be sent home with the student,  must be signed by a parent or guardian, and brought back the following school day along with the missing assignment. If the assignment is not returned at this time, a zero will be issued, but the student is still expected to complete the assignment.

Make-Up Work    Students have as many days to complete work as they are absent.  The maximum make-up time allowed is five days.