Students are required to show their mastery of the content in order to earn their grade. To show mastery, students are completing:

Summative Assessments: assessments are designed to assess key standards students are taught with each unit. Students will be notified when summative assessments by their teacher. Examples of summative assessments include (but not limited to):

• Midterms and Finals
• Labs
• Performance Tasks

Formative Assessments: assessments happen as students progress throughout the unit, marking period, and semester. These assessments help students and teachers identify what students are learning, and where additional support is needed. These assessments happen daily. Examples of formative assessments include (not limited to):

• Launch
• Quick Writes
• Daily Tasks that are standards-aligned and culturally relevant
• Class assignments
• Exit Slips
• Quizzes
• Schoolwide Periodic Assessments

Academic and Personal Behaviors:

These core values [Persistence, Engagement, Work Habits/Organizational Skills, Communication/Collaboration, and Self-Regulation] are required skills that students will need to prepare for success in college and career opportunities. They matter in your success in your classes and are reflected in your grade. Students who demonstrate these values will see an impact in their academic performance. Examples of APB include:

• Academic Progress
• Class Participation
• Preparedness
• Working collaboratively within assigned student groups
• Time Management [Submitting assignments on time]
• Accuracy and precision of work
• Participation in class discussions in person and remotely