September 4 is the day that Mother Teresa of Calcutta will be canonized into sainthood. Be sure you take some time this week in your religion classes to talk about Mother Teresa and the call to serve. This is perfect timing as we head into September and prepare for the week of service. Julianne will be sharing the plans for this week by email and we will discuss further at our first faculty meeting in September.
FACULTY MEETINGS
At our meeting on Monday (in the media center) we will have a presentation by the Sadlier rep who will introduce us to the We Believe series we are now using. Please bring your Teacher Edition to the meeting. If you do not teach religion you are excused from the meeting. However, you may want to join us to see what is being taught and to get some ideas of how to incorporate religion into the content area.
Our meeting in two weeks will be mostly teacher led. Topics will include: virtues for the rest of the year (Linda), Week of service (Julianne), ESE processes (Martha C.), Unit Planning (Heather and Martha).
GRADING PRACTICES
Just a review of grading practices for this year. Grades consist of formative and summative. ALL grades in both categories should be valued at 100% when posted in the gradebook. For formatives and summatives you can use the 4 point rubric and then use the chart (see below) to convert to the corresponding % grade, or you can use points (i.e., 16/20) and divide to find the %. However, you must then round up or down to the % values on the chart and no grade can be below 50%. The ONLY grades that can be in a grade book are the following: 50, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, and 100. ONLY summatives can be retaken. The schedule for how often ATLs and Citizenship grades should be posted was sent by email on Friday.
Performance
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Descriptor
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Grade
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Level 4.0
Exemplary
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In addition to a 3.0 performance, the student provides evidence of deep understanding and fluent application of the target standards or expectations as well as the ability to apply and transfer learning to new situations.
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95 – 100
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Level 3.5
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Half point scores indicate student achievement that is partially demonstrated at the next highest level.
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90
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Level 3.0
Proficient
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No major errors or omissions regarding any of the target standards or expectations.
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85
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Level 2.5
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Half point scores indicate student achievement that is partially demonstrated at the next highest level.
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80
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Level 2.0
Basic
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No major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details or processes of the target standards or expectations, but errors or omissions regarding the complex processes.
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75
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Level 1.5
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Half point scores indicate student achievement that is partially demonstrated at the next highest level.
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70
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Level 1.0
Below Basic
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The student is beginning to address the simpler target standards and expectations.
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65
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Level 0.5
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Half point scores indicate student achievement that is partially demonstrated at the next highest level.
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60
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Level 0
No Evidence
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The student is unable to provide any evidence of addressing the standards or expectations
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50
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Have a great week!!
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