ACADEMICS

Bell Schedule

Course of Study

6th Grade: Core Classes: Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Zuni Language and Culture Electives: Choice of 2

full year electives (listed below)

7th Grade: Core Classes: Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and P.E. & Zuni Language and Culture Electives:

Choice of 1 full year elective (listed below)

8th Grade: Core Classes: Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Zuni Language and Culture Electives: Choice of 2

full year electives (listed below)

Available Electives: Computer Skills, Art, Physical Education/Health, Library/Media or Office Aide (8th Graders only)

Progress Reports and Assessments

Student Progress Checks

Teachers will meet with students to review their academic progress at least four times per grading quarter. During the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd meetings, students may be provided an opportunity to make arrangements with the teacher to submit incomplete and or missing assignments.

Schedules

End of Quarter

1st Quarter: October 8, 2015

2nd Quarter: January 8, 2016

3rd Quarter: March 16, 2016

4th Quarter: May 20, 2016

Parent Teacher Conferences

1st Quarter: October 15-16, 2015

2nd Quarter: January 14-15, 2016

3rd Quarter: March 24-25, 2016

Grading Scale and Criteria

Performance Level

A 90%-100% Outstanding in thoroughness, accuracy,, and performance

B 80%-89% Above average in performance

C 70%-79% Average in performance

D 60%-69% Below average in performance

F below 60% Failing work

Grade Point Average

For purpose of computing a student’s grade point average (GPA), the following point system is used: A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, and F=0.

Honor Roll

To qualify for the Honor Roll, a student must earn a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) for the grading quarter.

Assessments

ZMS believes it is important to offer students a variety of assessment opportunities. School wide assessments are included as a part of every class; however, students are also measured through a variety of alternative methods including: portfolios, demonstrations, presentations, and collaborative projects. This variety of assessments allows students and teachers to identify strengths and problem areas and respond to them promptly. When problem areas are identified, teachers develop strategies to correct the problem.

Assessments utilized at Zuni Middle School include:

PARCC: Administeres to all students
NMSBA: Science: Administered in grade 7
STAR Reading: Administered to all students three times a year (BOY, MOY, and EOY)
STAR Math: Administered to all students three times and year (BOY, MOY, and EOY)
ACCESS: Administered to all ELL students
PARCC EoC: Administered to all students
8th Grade Exit Portfolio Presentation