With the end of the Trimester within sight (Yikes! How did that happen?), I wanted to provide another reminder about grades for my classes. Students earn Effort Grades. There will not be letter grades on their Progress Reports. These grades reflect students' preparation for class, their level of participation, their behavior, and their level of perseverance. Not all of this can be entered into PowerSchool, and what I do put in PowerSchool is sometimes translated into letter grades. Don't panic! You have to look more closely at the assignments and the point values. You also have to remember that the final Effort Grade is bigger than the assignments entered into PowerSchool. Students are usually quite accurate, and often more critical than I am, in knowing the Effort Grade they should receive.
Don't hesitate to ask if you do have a question.
Ms. Ackroyd
