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Spelling Words for 2008-2009
What is the Spelling Grading Policy?
In accordance with the KISD Elementary Grading and
Reporting Handbook, the core area numerical grades are as follows:
A - 90-100 B - 80-89 C - 75-79 D - 70-74 F - 69 below
The spelling grade is an individual subject grade, but it is also
calculated into a Language Arts grade which is indicated on the report
card. The Language Arts grade is weighted to count reading as 60%,
language as 30%, and spelling as 10 percent. Assessment of student
progress in spelling is reflected in weekly word list tests, spelling
dictation sentences or paragraphs, six weeks tests, and homework. These
spelling components are weighted in the following manner: |