Grading Policy

                                                     Windsong Grading Policy for Fifth Grade


Math	

Test grades count for 60% and daily work 40%
Each nine weeks will include a minimum of: 
*18 daily grades 
*3 test grades
			

Late work	

Ten points will be deducted for each day the assignment is late up to 3 days. Students will receive a zero 
on the 4th day. Students may be asked to finish the assignment during recess or extension. Parents will 
be notified via a late notice and/or Friday Folder.

Make-Up Work	

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

Corrections  	

Students who fail a test will be provided an opportunity to receive additional practice/instruction before 
making corrections or retaking the test (format is at the discretion of the teacher). A grade of 70 is the 
maximum that can be earned on the re-assessment. Failing daily work will be left to the discretion of 
the teacher.

Cheating	

1st time:  30 points deducted from test grade; notification to parent 
2nd  time:  zero recorded; notification to parents
Talking during a test, which does not involve cheating, should be treated according to procedures for 
other classroom misbehaviors.