6th and 7th graders will be graded on a daily classwork, selected readings, competency skill sheets, tests, and quizzes, as well as project work. Students may check their progress on a weekly basis. Progress reports will be given with an approximate grade after the first six weeks of the term.

25% Project Work
25% Daily Classwork/Lab Work
25% Skill Sheets/ Activities
25% Tests and Quizzes

Projects are completed in the 6th Grade.
These include a me bag, flag, and a sewing project.

In the 7th Grade, students construct a dream room project and a final cooking project in the World Foods Unit.

8th graders will decorate a portfolio and complete and complete a baby journal.

All projects will have a rubric for grading requirements.

Daily Classwork will show students full cooperation, participation, and work habits in class / the foods lab.

Students will earn daily points.

Skill Sheets / Lab Work will be given to demonstrate the concepts and reading vocabulary. This work will be done in class.

Tests and Quizzes will be given periodically during the term. Students can re-do any test or quiz on their own time. Please see Mrs. Nelson to make the arrangements to do this procedure. Different tests and methods of testing will be used.

8th Graders will be graded on Projects, Skill Sheets, Tests and Quizzes, Daily Class Work, and Community Service. These have been explained above except for Community Service.

20% Skill Sheets
20% Quizzes and Tests
20% Projects
20%Classwork/Lab Work
20% Community Service

Community Service. All 8th graders are expected to show respect and responsibility to the school and our School Community. They may be asked to read to the 1 st graders at McCleland, help a teacher here at the Middle School, or be a buddy to a student on the Apple Team. They are expected to show up on time to fulfill their task. A rubric will be given.

Contact:
Mrs. Nelson - nelson.g@rochesterschools.com