Grading Protocols

 Bellport Middle School

Final Grade Calculation 
For all courses in Grades 6, 7, and 8, each of the four marking period grades will represent 25% of the Final Grade for a full-year course, and each of the two marking period grades will represent 50% of the Final Grade for a one-semester course.

Marking Period Grade Categories
 For all courses, the calculation of the Marking Period Grade will be determined by using the following categories and percentages:

❖ 30% Assignments – this may include class assignments, science labs, performance tasks, concert participation, and other student work

❖ 50% Assessments – this may include summative tests and quizzes, projects, music lesson participation, and other assessments

❖ 20% Participation and Engagement – This category will measure on-task effort and active presence. These tasks will be comprised of in class formative activities that are graded on completion not accuracy. These formative activities may not be made up due to unexcused absences. This may include homework, student reflections, and other activities.

Marking Period Grade Safety Net
 Full-Year Courses
❖ A Safety Net of 55 will apply to Marking Periods 1, 2, 3 and 4
One-Semester Courses
❖ A Safety Net of 55 will apply to both Marking Periods for one-semester courses