Policy Manual

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Policy IKA-R

The grading system should be used to reflect and communicate student progress toward the Maine Learning  Results, which are the academic standards that provide a set of clear expectations as to what students should  know, understand and be able to explain as they progress through each K-12 grade level. 

Grades K-8 

Content Mastery: 

Student progress is rated on the skills, knowledge and understandings a student is expected to demonstrate in each  content area by the end of the school year. These expectations align with Maine’s Learning Results, which are  the framework for classroom instruction and assessment.  

Content Mastery Key: 

3.2 - 4.0 = Generates new ideas and applies knowledge to new topics; create, hypothesize,   formulate 

2.8 - 3.19 = Understands the connections between parts of the topic; analyze,  

 compare/contrast, explain the causes of 

2.4 - 2.79 = Understands several parts of the topic; list, describe, combine 

Below 2.4 = Little to no understanding of only one part of the topic 

Habits of Work: 

Habits of Work targets, including preparation for learning, engagement with learning, and interactions with peers  and adults, are scored independent of content.  

Habits of work targets are: 

Preparation for  Learning: Student regularly completes assignments and is prepared for class with all the  necessary materials.

Engagement with  Learning: Student uses time effectively, takes initiative, asks questions, and actively  contributes to the class.

Interactions with  Peers and Teachers: Student’s language and behavior is respectful of others and interacts regularly in a  way that is contributing to a positive and productive learning environment for all.

Habits of Work Key: 

3: Student demonstrates this skill consistently and independently 

2: Student demonstrates this skill inconsistently and often need reminders 

1: Student has not shown evidence of this skill

Grades 9-12 

Content Mastery: 

Student progress is rated on the skills, knowledge and understandings a student is expected to demonstrate in each  content area, as specified by the course syllabus. These expectations align with Maine’s Learning Results, which  are the framework for classroom instruction and assessment. 

High school transcripts and numerical report cards will reflect numerical and letter grade values as follows: 

 A = 93-100 F = Below 70 is failing 

 B = 85-92 I = Incomplete 

 C = 77-84 

 D = 70-76 70 shall be a passing grade 

Habits of Work: 

Habits of Work targets will be assessed separately though they may be factored into the overall course grade.  Habits of work targets are: 

Preparation for  Learning: Student regularly completes assignments and is prepared for class with all the  necessary materials.

Engagement with  Learning: Student uses time effectively, takes initiative, asks questions, and actively  contributes to the class.

Interactions with  Peers and Teachers: Student’s language and behavior is respectful of others and interacts regularly in a  way that is contributing to a positive and productive learning environment for all.

Habits of Work Key: 

M - Meets the target 

P - Partially meets the target 

I - Not meeting the target; Intervention needed 

Reference: IKA-E 

Revised: May, 2001 

Revised: March 11, 2002 

Revised: July 8, 2002 

Revised: November 8, 2004 

Revised: March 16, 2015 

Revised: March 9, 2020

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