Grading Policy

PS48Q B

GRADING POLICY 2026-2027

P.S. 48Q The David N. Dinkins School Grading Policy 2026-2027

Updated September 3rd, 2026


Subject	Data Sources for Progress Monitoring Priority NGLS	Student Work Samples	Things to Consider / Evidence	Weight
Reading Note: Scholars do not receive zeros for assignments. They must have multiple opportunities to improve scores towards proficiency. Evidence of this should be seen in conference notes and attached feedback related to their ability to meet the requirements of the standards. This is required for each quarter before the STARS Report Card is released. Ensure parents receive this guidance.	Schoolwide Data — iReady Inform AMIRA Acadience Acadience MAZE — Grades 3-5 HMH Vocabulary Quizzes Grade 3-5 Mock Assessments HMH Module Unit Assessments Running Records Leveled Readers (Book Baggies) — Reading Logs RAFT Responses (ER) IDD Responses (SR) RAZ KIDS iReady MyPath Vocabulary Exams and Quizzes Standards Mastery	Required in work folder: Reading Response Notebooks Class Assignments, Activities and PBLs Check for Understanding (CFU), including activities documenting verbal responses through experience charts and Reading Exit Tickets Book logs Phonics Fundations Activities Available to administrators upon request: Leveled Readers (Book Baggies) — Reading Logs HMH Vocabulary	Does the scholar demonstrate comprehension during guided reading? Data sources: Guided Reading conferencing notes and/or related teacher-directed small group activities.	25%
			Have 2 RAFT and 2 IDD responses been completed proficiently using text-based evidence? Data sources: Grades 3-5: 3 short and 2 extended responses. Grades K-2: 4 verbal and/or short responses.	25%
			How many books have been completed? Grades K-2: 15-25 books read every 2½ months Grades 3-5: 15-20 books read every 2½ months Data sources: Reading logs and HMH Projects.	25%
			What is the scholar's AMIRA running record level? Data sources: Benchmark Reading Levels Tool and actual Fountas and Pinnell running record(s).	25%
Mathematics Note: Scholars do not receive zeros for assignments. They must have multiple opportunities to improve scores towards proficiency. Evidence of this should be seen in conference notes and attached feedback related to their ability to meet the requirements of the standards. This is required for each quarter before the STARS Report Card is released. Ensure parents receive this guidance.	Schoolwide Data — iReady Math Inform Envisions Benchmark & Topic Assessments Envisions Benchmark Assessments iReady Math My Path Quizzes and Sprints Standards Mastery Class Hero Grade 3-5 Mock Assessments	Required in work folder: Math PBLs Class Activities Check for Understanding (CFU), including activities documenting verbal responses through experience charts, Convince Me Problems, and/or Math Exit Tickets Conferencing notes for assignments	What is the average for Math Activities and PBLs? Data source: Convince Me Problems & PBLs, small group math task.	25%
			What is the score for the Benchmark Assessment? Data source: Envisions Benchmark Assessment.	25%
			What is the average for Topic Math Assessments? Data source: Envisions Math.	25%
			Does scholar demonstrate conceptual understanding using Mathematical Practices 1-8 during small group instruction? Data source: Math Conferencing Notes.	25%
Social Studies Note: Scholars do not receive zeros for assignments. They must have multiple opportunities to improve scores towards proficiency. Evidence of this should be seen in conference notes and attached feedback related to their ability to meet the requirements of the standards. This is required for each quarter before the STARS Report Card is released. Ensure parents receive this guidance.	Social Studies Unit & Topic Assessment Black Studies Curriculum Social Studies Quizzes	Social Studies / Black Studies Curriculum Projects Class Assignments Check for Understanding (CFU), including activities documenting verbal responses through experience charts Conferencing notes for assignments	What is the average for exams during the unit? Data source: 1 Social Studies assessment. Available to administrators upon request.	25%
			What is the average for quizzes for the unit? Data sources: 2 Social Studies quizzes. Available to administrators upon request.	25%
			What is the grade for the unit Social Studies projects? Data source: Project-based unit and/or HMH aligned. Available to administrators upon request.	50%
Science Note: Scholars do not receive zeros for assignments. They must have multiple opportunities to improve scores towards proficiency. Evidence of this should be seen in conference notes and attached feedback related to their ability to meet the requirements of the standards. This is required for each quarter before the STARS Report Card is released. Ensure parents receive this guidance.	Science Unit and Topic Assessment Science Quizzes Science Notebook Science Activities	Required in work folder: Science Experiments Class Assignments Science Projects Check for Understanding (CFU), including activities documenting verbal responses through experience charts	What is the average for exams during the unit? Data source: 1 Science assessment.	25%
			What is the average for quizzes for the unit? Data sources: 2 Science quizzes.	25%
			What is the grade for the unit Science project and activities? Data source: Science project and activities.	50%
Writing Note: Scholars do not receive zeros for assignments. They must have multiple opportunities to improve scores towards proficiency. Evidence of this should be seen in conference notes and attached feedback related to their ability to meet the requirements of the standards. This is required for each quarter before the STARS Report Card is released. Ensure parents receive this guidance.	Writing Notebook & Folders HMH Writing Using the Writing Process	Required in work folder: RAFT Responses Demonstration of the Writing Process showing the scholar's development of an idea through the published piece Grades K-2 must have multiple writing samples Journal Entries Writing Prompts Check for Understanding (CFU), including activities documenting verbal responses through experience charts	Narrative Writing pieces must be graded with rubrics included. Data source: First draft, revisions, published piece.	33.3%
			Opinion Writing pieces must be graded with rubrics included. Data source: First draft, revisions, published piece.	33.3%
			Informational Writing pieces must be graded with rubrics included. Data source: First draft, revisions, published piece.	33.3%
Listening and Speaking	Conferencing Notes Engagement Collaboration	Conferences Socratic Seminars Philosophical Chairs Think-Pair-Share Think-Pair-Write-Share Class Presentations Check for Understanding (CFU), including activities documenting verbal responses through experience charts	Does the scholar express ideas clearly during conferences and accountable talk?	25%
			Does the scholar engage in partner/group discussions using domain-specific vocabulary?	25%
			Does the scholar express opinions using pertinent facts and text evidence during Socratic Seminar?	25%
			Does the scholar convey command of language with delivery to a live audience or for a recorded video?	25%
Evidence Requirement	Please note: Every grade you provide must be supported by evidence. That evidence can be formative data, student work samples, or student notebooks that have been graded and are available for scholars, their families, or administrators to see at any time.
For STARS Reports	90-100	Exceeding Standards		Level 4
	80-89	Meeting Standards		Level 3
	50-79	Approaching Standards		Level 2
	0-49	Not Meeting Standards		Level 1