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PowerSchool is used as a resource for parents to monitor student grades from home. Grades in Mr. Sawyer’s classroom are strongly influenced by students daily participation during class and effort put into work. Effort and participation grades will be factored into students’ grade throughout the quarter. This will factor into students final grades. The Upper Elementary School is more than just the grades that a student earns; it includes class participation, effort in daily work, and communicating effectively and working productively with peers. All of these factors come into play when final grades are being determined. Students who are in danger of getting an N will receive a progress report mid quarter.   Parents will be contacted whenever there is an academic, behavioral, or social concern.

Teacher Parent Student (TPS) Folders

These folders are meant for communication between the school and home. They will be sent home daily.  Students will keep their assignments books in them.  Folders have two sides: a keep at home side and a sign and return side. Please fill out and return items in the sign and return side of the folder as soon as possible.   Please let me know whenever you have a question, comment, or concern.

PowerGrade/Grading Procedures

Grades will be inputted into PowerGrade on a weekly basis.  Students who do not pass in assignments will have an empty set of brackets until their assignment is turned in. Assignments points if they are late.  If a student does not turn in an assignment, they will receive a zero and parents will be contacted. Grades are based on a 100 point scale. Grades are weighted differently depending on whether they are class work, homework, tests or quizzes; therefore tests will be worth more than quizzes and quizzes will be worth more than class work and homework. Grades are also largely influenced by classroom participation and effort put into work. Please remember students are graded on more than just the number of correct answers. Participation and effort grades will be included in weekly posted grades to indicate student's level of involvement in daily class subjects.