Grading Policy (Vocal/General Music Classes, Grades 4-6)
Students are evaluated and receive grades in two categories each trimester:
1. "Understands and applies skills and concepts"
2. "Behavior, Participation, and Effort"
Each student receives a grade for each category. This grade is based on daily class participation and completion of major projects (i.e., concert performances, in-class performances, etc.). This may also include written work. Each student is graded on the following scale:
E (Exemplary)
S (Satisfactory)
U (Unsatisfactory)
IP (Intermittent Progress)
with the grades E and S considered to be passing grades.