FLHMS Grading Policy

How are grades calculated at FLHMS?

We grade on a scale of 1 to 4.

4, 3+ = Accomplished almost all of the grade level standards

3, 3- = Accomplished the majority of grade level standards

2+, 2, 2- = Approaching mastery in most standards

1 = Not yet mastered the required grade level standards

In order to earn a passing grade, student final scores in a subject must be a 3- or above.

See below for more specifics:

Grading Scales

MARK	WHEN TO USE
4+	Students work habits scores are excelling (4) the majority of the time. (95%-100% of the time) AND Student’s standards mastery scores are excelling (4) the majority of the time. (95%-100% of the time)
4	Students work habits scores are meeting/excelling (3/4) the majority of the time. (95%-100% of the time) AND Student’s standards mastery scores are meeting/excelling (3/4) the majority of the time. (95%-100% of the time)
4-	Students work habits scores are meeting/excelling (3/4) most of the time. (75%-95% of the time) AND Student’s standards mastery scores are meeting/excelling (3/4) most of the time. (75%-95% of the time)
3+	Student's work habits scores are meeting standards (3) the majority of the time (85%-95% of the time). AND Student’s standards mastery scores are meeting (3) the majority of the time. (85%-95% of the time)
3	Student's work habits scores are meeting standards (3) most of the time (75%-84% of the time). AND Student’s standards mastery scores are meeting (3) most of the time. (75%-84% of the time)
3-	Student's work habits scores are meeting standards (2.5) at least or more than 65% of the time. AND Student’s standards mastery scores are meeting (2.5) at least or more than 65% of the time.
ANY SCORE BELOW A 3- is CONSIDERED FAILING IN THE DOE GRADING POLICY.
2+ 2 2-	Scores of level 2 and level 1 are considered “failing” on the pass/fail equivalent in the DOE policy. Student's work habits scores are approaching standards (2) at least or more than 65% of the time. AND Student’s standards mastery scores are approaching (2) at least or more than 65% of the time.
1	Scores of level 2 and level 1 are considered “failing” on the pass/fail equivalent in the DOE policy. Student's work habits scores are NOT YET meeting standards (1) at least or more than 65% of the time. AND Student’s standards mastery scores are NOT YET meeting (1) at least or more than 65% of the time.

What goes into a grade?

Students are graded on the following in each class:

Work Habits & Practice Class Work (15%)	Work is done in class and is graded on EFFORT and INTEGRITY with which students approach the work. This is practice, so it isn't required that students get all of the correct answers. It's required that students try their best and revise their work with feedback from the teachers and/or their peers.
Work Habits & Practice Homework (15%)	Work is done at home or afterschool and is graded on EFFORT and INTEGRITY with which students approach the work. This is practice, so it isn't required that students get all of the correct answers. It's required that students try their best and revise their work with feedback from the teachers and/or their peers.
Class Standards (NYS Standards for each subject) (50%)	Students are assessed on the required grade level standards for each grade. These are assessed in class level assessments such as quizzes, tests, exit tickets, snapshot assessments, and standards mastery assessments. These are also assessed during the midterm benchmark assessments and on the i-Ready diagnostic assessment. Students have multiple opportunities throughout the year to grow towards and mastery these required grade level standards.
Portfolio / Writing (20%)	Students are provided an opportunity to apply their learning from throughout each unit in a final portfolio piece that exhibits their understanding of the content. Portfolio assessments are also used to assess the writing and speaking standards.