da Vinci Arts Middle School
Grading in Room 300
Skill Grade
Da Vinci has moved to a letter grade system. Assignments, projects, and class participation will be given a point value. Total points accumulated divided by total points possible will result in a percentage grade, which translates to a letter grade.
100% -
97%...A+ 96% -
93%...A 92% -
90%...A-
89% -
87%...B+ 86% -
83%...B 82% -
80%...B-
79% -
77%...C+ 76% -
73%...C 72% -
70%...C-
69% -
67%...D+ 66% -
63%...D 62%...60%...D-
59% and
below…F
Here are some common assignments and their point values:
Reading
Vocabulary lists = 50 points
Vocabulary quizzes = 20 - 30 points
WWW lists = 100 points
WWW quizzes = 35 - 120 points
Literature Circles / Book Analysis = 200 points
Writing
Major Writing Assignments = 120 points (20 points per trait)
Current events = 30 points
Warm-ups = 10 points
Social Studies
Social Studies projects = 100 points
Social Studies tests = 50 - 60 points
Maps = 30 points
Class discussion participation = 10 points
Other
Reading
Vocabulary lists = 50 points
Vocabulary quizzes = 20 - 30 points
WWW lists = 100 points
WWW quizzes = 35 - 120 points
Literature Circles / Book Analysis = 200 points
Writing
Major Writing Assignments = 120 points (20 points per trait)
Current events = 30 points
Warm-ups = 10 points
Social Studies
Social Studies projects = 100 points
Social Studies tests = 50 - 60 points
Maps = 30 points
Class discussion participation = 10 points
Weekly organization grade (planner and binder checks) = 10 points/week
Read more details on the Late Work Policy here.
