Temecula Valley Unified Grading Policy

Temecula Valley Unified Grade Scale

Temecula Valley Unified School District utilizes a standard grading scale to evaluate student performance. Here is the grading scale used:

Letter GradePercentage RangeGPA Value
A90-100%4.0
B80-89%3.0
C70-79%2.0
D60-69%1.0
F0-59%0.0

Example

To calculate the final grade, consider a student who has the following percentages:

Using the weights assigned by the district:

  • Homework (20%): 85% * 0.20 = 17%
  • Quizzes (30%): 78% * 0.30 = 23.4%
  • Midterm (20%): 92% * 0.20 = 18.4%
  • Final Exam (30%): 88% * 0.30 = 26.4%

Final Grade = 17% + 23.4% + 18.4% + 26.4% = 85.2% (B)

Grading Policy

The Temecula Valley Unified School District has several key grading policies:

  • Late Work: Late work is accepted with a penalty unless excused for a valid reason.
  • Make-Up Work: Students are allowed to make up work missed due to absences.
  • Extra Credit: Extra credit opportunities are available at the teacher’s discretion.
  • Middle School Specifics: Middle school students’ grades reflect both academic performance and work habits.
  • High School Specifics: High school grades include assessments, projects, participation, and standardized tests.

FAQs

What is the grading scale used by Temecula Valley Unified?
The district uses a standard A-F grading scale, where A is 90-100%, B is 80-89%, C is 70-79%, D is 60-69%, and F is 0-59%.

How is the final grade calculated?
Final grades are calculated based on weighted categories such as homework, quizzes, midterms, and final exams. Each category has a specific percentage weight.

Can students submit late work?
Yes, late work is accepted but may incur a penalty unless there is a valid excuse.

Are there make-up opportunities for missed assignments?
Yes, students can make up missed work due to absences.

Is extra credit available?
Extra credit may be offered at the discretion of the teacher.

What grading policies are specific to middle school?
Middle school grades reflect both academic performance and work habits.

What grading policies are specific to high school?
High school grades include assessments, projects, participation, and standardized tests.

For more detailed information, visit the Temecula Valley Unified website.

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