Great Valley Middle School

Creating a new age of learning

Grading Policy ~ 8^th Grade Science

Academic letter grades will be determined according to weighted categories:
Graded Homework
10%
Labs / Activities
30%
Quizzes
30%
Summative Assessment (one per marking period) 30%

Qualities of a Learner grades will be determined according to learning behaviors as described on the GVMS Qualities of a Learner rubric (also available on the last page of the student handbook).

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.

Graded Homework	10%
Labs / Activities	30%
Quizzes	30%
Summative Assessment (one per marking period)	30%

Science Department Resources Grade 8