Grading+Policy

Hershey Middle School Grading Policy

 * Grades should very clearly and directly represent the degree to which students have mastered understanding and application of the learning goals within each unit of study.


 * Grades that make-up the bulk of the final grade for each marking period should be taken from **work completed under the direction/oversight** of the teacher (i.e. not through projects worked on outside of school or homework).


 * Homework and other grades NOT directly connected to understanding of the learning goals should be limited to less than 10% of the final grade.


 * Grades for work turned in late should not be lowered by more than 10%.


 * Students may not receive a "0" for any work that is used to determine understanding of the learning goals.


 * Work Skill and Interpersonal Skill marks should be used to indicate students who do not regularly complete homework or students who have the abilities to complete class work, but do not complete work on a regular basis when given sufficient class time.