Homework+&+Grading+Policy

FCPS 2nd Grade Homework and Grading Policy http://www.fcps.org/fcps/lib/fcps/CHB/CHB.pdf

**2nd grade Homwork:** 2nd graders at CES should have, on average, 15 - 20 minutes of homework each night. Please keep in mind that when we assign homework, we consider what the average 2nd grader //should// be able to complete in that time. That does not mean that they will. I have found that often work that would be completed in class in 15 minutes takes longer at home. However, if your child consistently struggles with homework, please let me know. Homework is a time to reinforce skills taught and to give students the opportunity to share the learning process with you.

93% & above || Good/Proficient 80%-92% || Needs Improvement/Basic 79% and below || // *Students with ILPs will be assessed in accordance to the plan //  ·  At least one grade per week for each subject is recorded as a formal grade in a grade book - not all work is graded with O, S, or N and report card grades can also consider teacher observation notes and other classroom documentation.  ·  Please note FCPS Regulation 500-5 (http://apps.fcps.org/dept/legal/500-05.pdf): “Determination of term grades should take into account all five of these factors* However, the relative importance of these factors should vary according to differences in cognitive entry skills, developmental levels, work habits, and motivation.”  ·  Homework is usually not graded for a formal letter grade but can be an important tool in determining overall understanding and it can be a part of a teacher’s informal observations and classroom documentation.  ·  In the event of absences, a student’s work should be completed and returned to the teacher within one week of their return. Class projects are designed to be completed at home by the student, with little adult help, and must be turned in __on time__ for full credit.
 * 2nd grade Grading Policy:**
 * FCPS Criteria: || O || S || N ||
 * Meets instructional standards and requirements || Consistently || Inconsistently || Meets few of the st andards ||
 * Product Quality || Outstanding/Advanced
 * Application of skills and knowledge, and processes || Fully Independent – with little support required || Partially Independent – needs some additional support from teacher || Dependent – needs much support from teacher to complete tasks ||
 * Progress || Consistently makes progress || Progress is sometimes inconsistent || Is not making forward progress ||
 * Participation || Often actively participates in classroom/small group discussions || Sometimes participates in classroom/small group discussions || Rarely participates in classroom/small group discussions ||
 * Announced Deadlines || Work is almost always completed on time. || Work is usually completed on time, but some assignments are late. There is some effort to complete work on time. || Work is usually late, there seems little effort to complete work on time. ||