Grading Rubric for Life School Cedar Hill Music
For each Music class, students receive a number grade on a scale of 0-4 with 4 being the ideal score and 0 being the lowest score. Scores are used to
determine each student’s grade. There are two (2) main areas that are covered by the daily grading rubric: participation and ability. Each area is
clearly described below.
Daily Score
Participation
Ability
(4) Student work is beyond
expectations.
High level of participation. Stays on task and shows
enthusiasm.
Performs tasks exceptionally well. Shows mastery of musical skills.
(3) Student work meets
expectations.
(2) Student work nearly meets
described standards.
Good level of participation. Participates without reminders.
Shows mastery of musical skills most of the time.
Needs some reminders to participate. On task most of the time.
Performs most activities at a satisfactory level.
Shows an understanding of skills and can mostly perform skills
correctly.
(1) Student work does not meet
expectations.
(0)-Student work is unacceptable.
Uncooperative at times. Talks when directions are being given.
Reminders to stay on task.
Insufficient knowledge of rules and activities with no attempt
to learn them. Doesn’t follow the rules. Avoids participation.
Complains about the task.
Shows an understanding of skills, but does not perform skills
consistently.
Does not have an understanding of skills.
Each skill will be added together weekly for a total grade. Below is the grading scale:
Points Earned
7-8
5-6
2-4
0-1
Grade
100
85
70
50
*Worksheets and group projects may be given periodically through the year. Grades given will count as the grade for the week.
9 Weeks Conduct Grade
Student’s conduct grade will be based on the number of warnings received for the entire 6 weeks.
Consequence
1st Warning
None
2nd Warning
Sit out 10 Minutes
3rd Warning
Tally, sit out
remainder of class
4th Warning
Office Referral
Students will begin each class with zero warnings. At the end of the 9 weeks, the amount of warnings will be added up to receive the following
conduct grades:
E= 0-3 Warnings
S= 4-6 Warnings
N= 6 and above
Please discuss these new policies with your student. Teachers have discussed these policies in class as well. We appreciate your help to make a fun
learning environment during specials.