Letter Grade Rubric
overview:
Abstract and concrete definition of how students’ earn a letter grade.
A = Student work demonstrates consistently excellent scholastic performance; thorough comprehension; ability to correlate the material with other ideas, to communicate and to deal effectively with course concepts and new material; exceptional reliability in attendance and attention to assignments.
B = Student work demonstrates superior scholastic performance overall, reliability in attendance, and attention to assignments; may demonstrate excellence but be less consistent than the work of an A student.
C = Student work demonstrates satisfactory performance overall, as well as reliability in attendance, and attention to assignments. all minimum assignment requirements have been met by the student.
D = Student work demonstrates minimal, barely passing performance and comprehension overall; limited knowledge of subject matter.
F = Student work demonstrates unsatisfactory performance and comprehension or unfulfilled requirements. The grade is failing. (Often times this student will miss many class sessions.)
Participation Rubric
overview:
Abstract and concrete explanation of how student participation is defined. Participation points are not available if you are not attending class; you must be in class in order to participate.
A = Freely shares ideas, takes active interest in others; eagerly participates in class discussions. Willing to help other students during lab and demos. Demonstrates leadership role in classroom. Works independently and remains on-task.
B = Shares ideas, shows interest in others; often participates in class discussions. Works independently and remains on-task.
C = Satisfactory interest in sharing ideas or listening to others; occasionally participates in class discussions. Often works independently and is usually on-task.
D = Minimal or little interest in sharing ideas or listening to others; reluctant to participate in class discussions. Needs coaxing to work independently and remain on-task.
F = Indifferent about the ideas of others; not willing to participate in class discussions. Does not work independently, not on-task, disruptive behavior. Often surfing the internet and does not use class time effectively; or does not attend class.
Participation rubric derived in part from examples in: Focus on Photography by Hermon Joyner & Kathleen Monaghan, ISBN: 0-87192-744-6
Grading Information
Addendum Information
Addendum PDF, all courses
Progress Report Password Instructions PDF
Assignment Labels Rubric PDF
Late Work FAQ's
Late Work FAQ's PDF
When in doubt, speak to your instructor directly.
Points for individual assignments will be announced; most assignments are worth 30 points. Homework is generally worth 10 points each week.
64% and below earns a failing grade (F).
Late work that misses the complimentary one week extension deadline will receive a zero (0).
NOTE: Excused absences do NOT include documentation written by students or their guardians.
