How will report card grades and special projects be scored?
A. The first and second semester grade point averages (based on a 4.0 scale) will be tripled and averaged. This number will be used as the report card score. Scores for the two special projects (0 to 4 points each) will be added to the report card score to determine total points each year. Q. How difficult will it be to be successful? A. The goal is not to prevent students from moving ahead but to ensure that they are ready to be successful at the next level. Strengths may be used to students’ advantage. For example, higher scores on the projects and visa versa may offset slightly lower scores on report cards. Q. How will the exit exam work? A. This year’s fifth and eighth grade students will pilot an exit exam that will include the most important things teachers have taught over the year. Beginning in the 2001-2002 school year, results on this test will also be made a part of the Standards of Excellence. Q. How will students know if they are falling behind or if they are doing well? A
