GRADING

This page was included because some parents don't understand just how their children earn their music grades when we generally do not have tests, etc. as in a regular classroom.

(SCROLL DOWN FOR 1^ST AND 2^nd GRADES)

Kindergarten: Kindergarten students earn grades for specific skills that were taught during the six weeks. They also earn a grade for conduct. The skills grades are simply a "+," "-," or "N." The "+" means that your child has achieved the skill, a "-" means he has not, and "N" means that the skill is coming along, but could use some improvement.

The conduct grades are "O," "S," "N," and "U". "O stands for outstanding. "S" stands for satisfactory. An "N" stands for needs improvement. "U" stands for unsatisfactory. If your child has not broken any rules after warnings, he will receive an "O." If your child has only broken two or less rules after warnings, he will receive an "S." If your child has broken 3-4 rules after warnings, he will receive an "N." And if your child has broken 5+ rules after warnings, he will receive a "U."

The kindergarten report card is a sheet of paper with music and P.E. skills and conduct grades listed.

1^st and 2^nd Grades: Both 1^st and 2^nd grade students receive two report card grades for music. These grades are "O," "S," "N," and "U." ("O stands for outstanding. "S" stands for satisfactory. An "N" stands for needs improvement. "U" stands for unsatisfactory.) One grade is a PARTICIPATION grade and one is a CONDUCT grade. The participation grade is based on if your child actively participates in the music program, both in class and at the programs. This includes active listening, class discussions, singing, playing instruments, following teacher directions, and participating in programs. The conduct grade is based on how well your child follows the classroom rules. He will receive an "O" if he has not broken any rules after warning. He will receive an "S" if he only breaks the rules after warning 2 or less times. He will receive an "N" if he breaks the rules after warning 3-4 times. And he will receive a "U" if he breaks the rules more than 4 times after warning, or if he has received an "N" the previous six weeks and I see no improvement.

First and Second graders get a computer printout report card that has all classes listed. There is a line for both music grades.

There are many times where a child can have a good participation grade but a bad conduct grade and vice versa. Hopefully each child will earn an “O” in both!

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