Sunnyside Unified Grading Policy

Sunnyside Unified Grade Scale

Sunnyside Unified District uses a traditional A-F grading scale for students in grades 6-12. The scale is as follows:

GradePercentage RangeGPA Value
A90-100%4.0
B80-89%3.0
C70-79%2.0
D60-69%1.0
FBelow 60%0.0

Example

To calculate a final grade, let’s use a student’s grades in three categories: Homework, Tests, and Participation.

CategoryWeightGradeWeighted Score
Homework40%85%34
Tests50%78%39
Participation10%92%9.2
Final Grade82.2% (B)

Grading Policy

  • Late Work: Assignments submitted late may receive a reduced grade.
  • Retake Policy: Students may retake assessments to improve their grades, following teacher guidelines.
  • Extra Credit: Opportunities for extra credit may be available at the discretion of the teacher.
  • Middle School Specifics: Grading for middle school students follows the same A-F scale but may include additional formative assessments.
  • High School Specifics: High school grading includes both formative and summative assessments, with summative assessments often carrying more weight.

FAQs

  1. What is the grading scale for Sunnyside Unified District?
    Sunnyside Unified uses a traditional A-F grading scale, where A is 90-100%, B is 80-89%, C is 70-79%, D is 60-69%, and F is below 60%.
  2. Can students retake tests to improve their grades?
    Yes, students may retake assessments to improve their grades, following specific guidelines set by their teachers.
  3. How is late work handled?
    Assignments submitted late may receive a reduced grade, depending on the teacher’s policy.
  4. Is extra credit available?
    Extra credit opportunities may be available at the discretion of the teacher.
  5. How are grades calculated for middle school students?
    Middle school students are graded on the same A-F scale but may have additional formative assessments.
  6. Are there different grading policies for high school students?
    High school grading includes both formative and summative assessments, with summative assessments often carrying more weight.
  7. Where can I find more information about the Sunnyside Unified grading policy?
    For more detailed information, please visit the Sunnyside Unified District grading policy page.

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