• Distance Learning Modified Grading Policy

    • Updated - 4/20/2020


      EFWMA’s first priority is to ensure our students' need for normalcy, food, and mental  wellness is met. We understand the complications of schedules, obligations, and uncertainties during these times. Our goal is to support you by taking care of your child’s academic needs. You chose EFWMA because we guide students in transitioning from self centered to independence. Children who make better choices and work independently. It is in that light, we created our online grading procedures. 

      We are just “across” the board, no child is penalized for not owning a computer or for not being able to pick up a packet. Instead, we came up with a plan that works for everyone. It is not a one size fits all plan because we serve students with diverse needs. 


      COVID 19 UPDATED GRADED POLICY


      • 3rd Nine Weeks- Ends March 27, 2020
        • Report Cards will be available April 10, 2020
        • The amount of grades students had before leaving for Spring Break will be sufficient for the 3rd Nine Weeks Report Card Grade (exceptions)
          • Grades from first two weeks of distance learning will be included IF they increase the student’s nine week grade
          • I (Incomplete) issued when grading issues can not be resolved adequately 
          • Individual teachers may be looked at on an individual basis
          • Packet work (if used) pass/fail (from first 2 weeks) 
      • 4th Nine Weeks- Ends May 28, 2020
        • Report Cards will be mailed or picked up by families
        • Progress Reports will be emailed through Google Classroom to parents every 3 weeks. 
        • Minimum nine grades per nine weeks
        • 2 required assessments-  One must be a performance based task. The other may be a multiple choice assessment IF it is possible to evaluate student processing 
        • Packet work- students will turn in work digitally for grading by their teachers
        • Projects- projects may be assigned as long as they only require basic school supplies (such as pencil or paper) or are digital in nature and do not require additional materials to be purchased. Digital projects would only be for students attending Google Hangout instruction. Students picking up packets will either receive a paper-based project or will be exempt from projects. 
        • Students will be given at least 1 week to complete assignments completed outside of class time. 
      • Extra credit will be provided to everyone- Teachers decide what they will be and how to make it conducive to all of the hybrid learning opportunities we have available

      Information

      Online Classes

      Academic Packet Pick up

      No contact

      Assignments and homework

      Students will receive:


      A numerical grade will be assigned. An effort grade will be included in the grade. 

      Students will receive:


      P  for pass = the assignment is complete as it met the state standard of understanding. (assignments will always come with an example or links to review on a device such as a phone)


      I for Incomplete the assignment is incomplete and the student needs support. The student may have an extra opportunity to fix his/her mistakes. Teachers host office hours to support students in need of clarification.


      M for Missing = the student did not attempt or submit the assignment. The teacher will send the parent an email or a text through Remind to notify the parent about the missing assignment. 

      A running record of teacher and school contact will be documented. 


      An Incomplete will be assigned. Parents and students are always invited to start the process of learning

      Assessments

      Students will be graded on a slight curve due to the change to online learning

      Parents will be contacted to make arrangements for assessments. Students will be graded on a curve due to the change to online learning

      A running record of teacher and school contact will be documented. 


      An Incomplete will be given 

      Tutoring 

      Students will be documented with a:


      “S” for showed up for tutoring


      “NS” for No show for tutoring


      “P” for passing, engaged and complete work.


      “I” for Incomplete, no engagement, incomplete assignment

      		  

      A running record of teacher and school contact will be documented. 


      An Incomplete will be given 

      Sub-pops

      Students will be documented with a:


      “S” for showed up for tutoring


      “NS” for No show for tutoring


      “P” for passing, engaged and complete work for Read Write, Speak


      “I” for Incomplete, no engagement, incomplete assignment for Read, Write, Speak

      		  

      A running record of teacher and school contact will be documented. 


      An Incomplete will be given 

      End of Year decisions for 5th grade

      Students with low grades or spotty attendance during school will definitely be giving the opportunity to attend summer school to make up their grade. We want all students to be successful and ready for their journey to Middle School.

      Students with Incompletes will definitely be giving the opportunity to attend summer school to make up their grade. We want all students to be successful and ready for their journey to Middle School.

      A running record of teacher and school contact will be documented. 


      An incomplete will be assigned. 


      The student is invited to participate in online summer school. The school will make every effort to help the student be successful during the transition to Middle school. 

      P for Pass will be assigned after the student completes all assignments during summer school

      End of year decisions for 1st- 4th grade

      Students will be given the opportunity to attend summer school on a first come first serve basis due to limited spots. 


      Other students will be given the opportunity to start an Academic Catch Up Program in August for half days to mitigate frustrations the child will feel with keeping up with on level academics during the 2020-2021 School year

      Students will be given the opportunity to attend summer school on a first come first serve basis due to limited spots. 


      Other students will be given the opportunity to start an Academic Catch Up Program in August for half days to mitigate frustrations the child will feel with keeping up with on level academics during the 2020-2021 School year

      Students will be given the opportunity to attend summer school on a first come first serve basis due to limited spots. 


      Other students will be given the opportunity to start an Academic Catch Up Program in August for half days to mitigate frustrations the child will feel with keeping up with on level academics during the 2020-2021 School year