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%


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.

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