Grading in specials is different than in the regular classroom. I give grades based on the O-S-N-U system. O is Outstanding and represents a 95%, S is Satisfactory and represents an 80%, N is Not Satisfactory and represents a 65%, and U is Unsatisfactory and represents a 55%. PowerSchool has assigned each letter to a percentage, and as I enter letter grades, they are averaged together for a final percentage. I can not change or put in any percentage, it is strickly an O, S, N, or a U when I put grades in. Larger projects in art class are graded with a rubric that are sent home with the artwork, please refer to these when looking at your child's grades. These still will be using the O-S-N-U grading scale.
I also give weekly behavior grades. If a student comes to art class and does everything they are asked to and does not have a behavior problem, they receive an O. If a student breaks one of our classroom promises (discussed the first week of school and includes not talking while the teacher is talking, not throwing or using art materials innapropriately, showing respect to the teacher and classmates, etc.) they will receive an N and be sent to the "Thinking Corner" to think about their actions. If they behave innapropriately a second time, they will receive a U and be sent to the office. By enforcing the promises of the art room, I can establish a safe learning environment for all students.
If you have any questions about grading, please contact me. =)
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