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TELEVISION & MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION

GRADING / POLICY METHODS

This grading policy will be used this school year in the TV / Multimedia 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.
• Student’s 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 an absence, 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

Quizzes and Classwork	35%
Work Maturity Skills	20%
Tests and Projects	35%
Homework	10%
Total	100%

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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

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Grading Category Descriptions

Class Work and Quizzes (35%) – Students will be assessed in both 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 and lab assignments will
be assessed using standard rubrics, that will be given to each student prior to the assignment.
The grade percentages will be assigned as follows:

1 – Demonstrated exposure/observation of the competency = 20% = F

2 – Applies the competency but only mastered a few essential attributes of the competency = 40% = F

3 – Capable of the competency but needs further practice = 70% = C

4 – Performs the competency satisfactorily = 80% = B

5 – MASTERED the competency = 100% = A

Work Maturity Skills(20%) – One of the primary objectives of the technology department 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 Projects (35%) – Students will be given test periodically to check and make sure they are
understanding the material. Handouts out will be given during class and students are encouraged to
take notes. Major project will be counted as test grades.

Homework(10%) – Students will be given very little homework in the TV/Multimedia program, however,
occasionally students will be required to complete a small activity outside of school.

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