GRADING METHODS

• This grading policy will be used this school year in the Carpentry Program. The policy is subject to change. Parents and students will be notified prior to the changes being implemented.
• Although this policy is written and prepared by the instructor, it reflects the Frederick County Public Schools’ regulations and industry standards.
• Grading in this program will be based upon demonstrated student mastery of specific proficiency skill objectives.
• Student mastery level is determined through a sense of performance-based assessments after the necessary skills are taught.
• Students will receive an incomplete grade, which carries the same weight as a zero, for an incomplete assignment.
• Instruction methods include classroom theory and practical theory.
• Students’ work maturity skills are scored using a point system. Please refer to the CTC Student Handbook, Page 15, for point indicators and values.
• In the event of absences, students are required to request missed assignments from the instructor.
• The principal is the final authority in all appeals and disputes concerning grades for all students at the Frederick County Career & Technology Center.

Grading Categories

Projects	35%
Work Maturity Skills	25%
Tests and Quizzes	30%
Homework	10%
Total	100%

Grade Calculation

Percentage	Grade	Description
90% – 100%	A	Excellent Work, Professional Standards
80% - 89%	B	Good Work, Above Average Quality
70% - 79	C	Average Work, Acceptable, Needs Improvement.
60% - 69%	D	Below Average-Improvement necessary to meet industry standards.
0% - 59%	F	Poor Work, Unacceptable, Does not meet industry standards.

Grading Category Descriptions

Projects (35%) – Students will be assessed in lab assignments, house project assignments, and classroom activities or projects using a point system. Students must complete daily activities in order to obtain a passing grade in this category. Incompletes are entered as zeros for student’s grade. Late assignments and/or projects will not be accepted. Grading of tasks/assignments will be assessed as outlined in the carpentry curriculum.

Work Maturity Skills(25%) – One of the primary objectives of CTC is to teach students excellent work habits. These skills are essential in our every day lives and in the workforce. The point system is used as described in the Work Maturity Skills Guidelines. Students are given copies of this rating scale in their handbooks and a copy of this guideline is posted in the classroom.

Tests and Quizzes (25%) – Students are given written and/or practical tests during each unit. Students are encouraged to take notes during class to aid in studying for tests and quizzes.

Home work(10%) – Students will be given a few homework assignments each marking period in the carpentry program. Due to the fact that the textbooks cannot be removed from the classroom, and that tools, equipment, and projects normally cannot be carried, the students are limited in homework assignments. Occasionally students will be required to complete an activity outside of school.