Advanced CAD Grading Scale Your SIX WEEKS GRADE is based on FIVE criteria: 10% of grade - Points on Homework Assignments 50% of grade - Points on Drawing Assignments 20% of grade - Points on Unit Tests 10% of grade - Points on Notebook 10% of grade - Points on W.H.A.T. The SIX WEEK GRADING SCALE is: 98-100% = A+ 94-97% = A 90-93% = A- 86-89% = B+ 82-85% = B 78-81% = B- 74-77% = C+ 70-73% = C 66-69% = C- 62-65% = D+ 58-61% = D 54-57% = D- 0-54% = F

Your HOMEWORK & DRAWING / MODELING ASSIGNMENTS are worth 25 or multiples of 25 points each using the scale below: (The number of assignments per six week period will vary with each course.)

Basic Criteria for Letter Grades on Homework and Drawing / Modeling Assignments:

A+ (25) Assignment is very well done; neat and clearly lettered;
A (24) and complete with very minor or no revisions needed.
A- (23) Student's work meets all of the objectives for the assignment.

B+ (22) Assignment is well done; uniformly lettered;
B (21) and complete with one to three revisions needed.
B- (20) Student's work meets almost all of the objectives for the assignment.

C+ (19) Assignment is done; neatness or lettering needs to be improved;
C (18) and/or four to six revisions are needed.
C- (17) Student's work meets most all of the objectives for the assignment.

D+ (16) Assignment is incomplete; neatness and lettering needs to be improved;
D (15) and/or seven or more revisions are needed.
D- (14) Student's work meets half of the objectives for the assignment.

F (0-13) Assignment is not turned in or has not met required objectives.
*NOTES:

STUDY QUESTIONS must be corrected and resubmitted for grading within FIVE SCHOOL DAYS after the assignment is returned to the student. STUDY QUESTIONS that are turned in LATE OR NOT CORRECTED will receive HALF CREDIT. The final grade on Study Questions will be averaged.

DRAWING / MODELING ASSIGNMENTS that are turned in on due dates can be REVISED AND RESUBMITTED for REGRADING. The GRADE received after revisions will REPLACE the original grade. Revised assignments must be completed before the end of the six week grading period in which the assignment was made to receive credit. WARNING: Drawing Assignments turned in AFTER DUE DATE will receive HALF CREDIT!

EXTRA CREDIT ACTIVITIES are intended to increase your knowledge and skills NOT REPLACE MISSING ASSIGNMENTS. Points earned for extra credit will only be added if ALL drawing assignments have been completed.


Your UNIT TESTS will be graded using the following percentages applied to the AVERAGE score of all students taking the test. All tests will be announced ahead of time and will be based on the Study Questions, readings from the text book and from information on handouts, worksheets and presentations.


Your W.H.A.T. (Work Habits, Attitude, Attendance, Tardiness and Trustworthiness) grade will be based on the following characteristics that you demonstrate while in the Technical Drawing Labs. These observable traits should accumulate as you progress through the semester:

A+, A or A- = INDEPENDENT LEARNER - Eager to work. Self-motivated. Assists other students. Volunteers for jobs. Strives for excellence in work. Does research on problems. Uses tools, resources and time efficiently. Shows leadership. No absences or tardies to class.

B+, B or B- = EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS - Shows improvements. Makes good use of time. Accepts jobs willingly. Works quietly and without supervision. Shows concern for others. Respects others property. Is prepared to work in class. Rarely absent or late to class.

C+, C or C- = MEETS AVERAGE EXPECTATIONS Shows some interest. Tries to improve. Is positive. Asks for help. Needs little supervision. Talks with others quietly. Accepts criticism. Cleans up work area. Demonstrates proper care of tools/supplies Occasionally absent or late to class.

D+, D or D- = MEETS MINIMAL EXPECTATIONS - Tries the work assigned. Shows minimal improvements. Participates occasionally. Avoids disruptive behavior. Needs some supervision. Keeps track of tools and supplies. Avoids excessive absences or tardies.

F = NOT MEETING MINIMAL EXPECTATIONS Shows no interest or does not try. Disrespectful. Wastes time or not prepared. Needs constant supervision. Does not cleanup work area. Wastes supplies or loses tools and equipment. Excessive tardies and/or absences or cuts class.

UNAUTHORIZED Absences and Tardies will REDUCE your W.H.A.T. grade in the following manner:

Unauthorized Absences - Your W.H.A.T. grade will be reduced by a full grade drop (A+ to B+), (B- to C-), (C+ to D+), etc. for each unauthorized absence (12%) . . . . after FOUR (4) Unauthorized Absences per semester you will be dropped from class with a WF per the Student Guidebook "Rules and Regulations".

Unauthorized Tardies - Your W.H.A.T. grade will be reduced by a full grade drop (A+ to B+), (B- to C-), (C+ to D+), etc. upon the sixth unauthorized tardy and a partial grade drop (A+ to A), (B- to C+), (C+ to C), etc. for each additional unauthorized tardy. (2% per unauthorized tardy)

NOTE: Your W.H.A.T. grade for the Second and Third Terms begins at the reduced level and may be raised at the teacher's option if you have no additional unauthorized absences and/or tardies during the term.

Revised Feb. 04