How are grades configured for art? The grade system won't change from last year but you may be wondering just how I arrive at the grades. Kindergarten doesn't receive a grade for specials.
Everyone else gets 2 entries for art per quarter.
One grade is a simple effort grade. This reflects on-task time, listening to directions, following class rules, etc.
The other entry reflects the large project we completed for that quarter. I do not grade on how "good" the artwork is. I take into account 1) ability of student to complete the task 2) following directions and goals of the project 3) staying on task and helping others. Basically, if your child is a great listener and does as they are asked, their innate artistic ability (or lack of) will not get them a worse grade.
There will be a short description of the project as the title in Powerschool, and you can check here for pictures and an explanation of the process. Just click your child's grade (to the left on this blog) to see what they've been doing.
Grades 1-2 will receive a 1 (hasn't met standard yet), a 2 (met standard) or a 3 (exceeds standard). A majority of students will receive somewhere in the 2 range.
Grades 3-5 will receive a N (not satisfactory) a S (satisfactory -/+) or an O (outstanding). Most students will receive somewhere in the S range.
If you are still confused about how to see your child's grade online using PowerSchool, ask your student's classroom teacher for more help.
I usually enter grades near the end of the quarter.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!
:)
Everyone else gets 2 entries for art per quarter.
One grade is a simple effort grade. This reflects on-task time, listening to directions, following class rules, etc.
The other entry reflects the large project we completed for that quarter. I do not grade on how "good" the artwork is. I take into account 1) ability of student to complete the task 2) following directions and goals of the project 3) staying on task and helping others. Basically, if your child is a great listener and does as they are asked, their innate artistic ability (or lack of) will not get them a worse grade.
There will be a short description of the project as the title in Powerschool, and you can check here for pictures and an explanation of the process. Just click your child's grade (to the left on this blog) to see what they've been doing.
Grades 1-2 will receive a 1 (hasn't met standard yet), a 2 (met standard) or a 3 (exceeds standard). A majority of students will receive somewhere in the 2 range.
Grades 3-5 will receive a N (not satisfactory) a S (satisfactory -/+) or an O (outstanding). Most students will receive somewhere in the S range.
If you are still confused about how to see your child's grade online using PowerSchool, ask your student's classroom teacher for more help.
I usually enter grades near the end of the quarter.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!
:)