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WEB DESIGN

GRADING POLICY / METHODS

• This grading policy will be used this school year in the Web Design 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.
• 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

Classroom Assignments	40%
Practical Skills	40%
Warm-up Exercises & Quizzes	15%
Work Maturity	5%
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

Classroom Assignments (40%) – 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. 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 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

Practical Skills (40%) – Students will be given very little homework in the program. It is not fair to expect every student to purchase all of the programs they have access to in class. However, occasionally students will be required to complete a small activity outside of school. Students are assessed on their ability to use the programs they have learned in class. Students are also assessed on the aesthetics of their work. This is a judgment decision by the instructor and careful consideration is given based on each students abilities.

Warm-up Exercises and Quizzes (15%) – Students will be given occasional quizzes and an exam after each unit is completed. Students are encouraged to take notes during class to aid in studying for tests and quizzes.

Work Maturity Skills (5%) – 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.