Grading


Grading is done on Powerschool and students receive a letter grade on their report card. Here is a breakdown of items graded:

QUARTERS WITHOUT A CONCERT QUARTERS WITH A CONCERT
attendance at rehearsals 40% attendance at rehearsals 30%
sectional attendance 20% sectional attendance 15%
written work 10%                                            written work 10%
playing test 20%                                             playing test 15%
practicing 10%                                                practicing 10%
                                                                     CONCERT 20%

Extra credit may be earned through attending other music concerts (bring program with parent signature), private lessons, instrument inspections, etc.

PRACTICE SLIPS are an important part of a student’s grade. They must be filled out weekly and signed by a parent.

MINUTES OF PRACTICING POINTS EARNED

200 or more................................................. 15 extra credit earned
150-199.........................................................14 extra credit earned
105-149........................................................ 13 extra credit earned
90-104.......................................................... 12 extra credit earned
70-89 ............................................................ 11 extra credit earned
60-69..............targeted time for A+......... 10
54-59 ...............................................................9
48-53 ...............................................................8
42-47 ...............................................................7
36-41 ...............................................................6
30-35 ...............................................................5
10-29 ...............................................................4
0-9.....................................................................3



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