Great Valley Middle School

Creating a new age of learning

The Academic Letter Grade will be determined according to the following weighted categories:

Tests/Quizzes: 65%

Labs/Activities/Classwork/Homework 35%

Qualities of a Learner Grade will be determined according to learning behaviors as described in the GVMS Qualities of Learner Rubric in the student handbook.

Grading Questions

Late Assignments ~

Assignments are expected to be completed and handed in on the due date.

For graded assignments, the grade will drop 10% for each school day it is missing.
All work should be submitted before the conclusion of the unit.

Retakes ~

There are no retakes on graded assignments. However, the student is encouraged to see their classroom teacher for opportunities to review the information.

Extra Credit ~

There is no extra credit. Multiple opportunities throughout the marking period encourage students to self-monitor learning of concepts and improve grades.

Great Valley School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, age, creed religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy or handicap/disability in its programs and activities, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Chapter 15 of the Pennsylvania School Code and Americans with Disabilities Act. For information regarding civil rights, grievance procedures, services, activities and facilities accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact Great Valley School District, 47 Church Road, Malvern, PA 19355, (610) 889-2125, ext. 52116.

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