Effort and Behavior grades appear on the report card along with a letter grade. I rely on the district’s agreed upon descriptions of these grades.

Effort:

1:  All homework is on time and thoroughly done.  Student is prepared with materials for class each day.  Student seeks help when needed.  Student actively participates in class.

2:  Homework is usually on time and thoroughly done.  Student is usually prepared for class.  Student usually seeks help when needed.  Student participates in class.

3:  Homework is frequently late or not thoroughly done.  Student’s preparation for class is inconsistent.  Student rarely seeks help when needed.  Student does not participate in class consistently.

4:  Student frequently does not complete homework.  Student is unprepared for class.  Student does not seek help.  Student does not participate.

Behavior

1:  Student is appropriate, respectful, and focused.

2:  Student is usually appropriate, respectful, and focused.

3:  Student’s behavior sometimes interferes with the learning of others.

4:  Student frequently interferes with the learning of others.