9th Grade Performance Rubric: What does it take to earn an “A” in 9th grade?Name: ______

Criteria / A / B / C / D / F
Attendance / I am in class every day on time (in my seat when the bell rings). When I am absent or tardy, I take the initiative to find out what I missed and complete it in a timely manner. / I am in class every day on time (in my seat when the bell rings). When I am absent or tardy, I usually take the initiative to find out what I missed and complete it in a timely manner. / I am in class most of the time. I sometimes make up missed assignments. / I am frequently absent or tardy. I rarely make up missed assignments. / I am rarely in class or on time. I never make up missed assignments.
Classwork and Homework Completion / I do my classwork and homework every day. When I am absent, I do not attempt to complete the missed work during class; I do it on my own time and on my own initiative. When I am unsatisfied with a grade on an assignment, I ask what I can do to improve it and I follow through to get it done. / I do my classwork and homework every day. When I am unsatisfied with a grade on an assignment, I ask what I can do to improve it and I usually follow through to get it done. / I do my classwork and homework most of the time. / I do most of my classwork but not much of my homework. I attempt to make up my work during class instead of attending to new material. / I rarely do my classwork or homework.
Academic Habits / I bring the required materials to class every day. I get started on class assignments immediately and stay focused throughout the period. I redirect myself if I get distracted. I make good judgments about when to leave the class to use the restroom. My work is neatly presented with thoughtful attention paid to detail. Every paper I turn in is in pen and has a title, my name, and the date on it. When an assignment or subject seems difficult or boring, I deliberately look for ways to make it interesting for myself.
I am willing to struggle (and possibly fail the first time through) in order to understand and to do my best. / I almost always bring the required materials to class. I get started on the class assignment immediately and stay focused through most of the period. I sometimes need help to redirect myself if I get distracted, but I am able to get back on track quickly. My work is neatly presented with thoughtful attention paid to detail. Every paper I turn in is in pen and has a title, my name, and the date on it. / I usually come to class prepared. I usually bring materials to class.
It takes me a few minutes to get started on the class assignment and I struggle to stay focused through the period. I often need help to redirect myself if I get distracted. My work is sometimes messy or missing important details. My paper is sometimes in pencil or is missing a title, my name, or the date. / I occasionally bring materials to class.
Sometimes I get started on the class assignment but I am unfocused through the period. I am often off task in class. My work is often messy or missing important details. My paper is often in pencil or is missing a title, my name, or the date. / I rarely bring materials to class.I rarely get started on the class assignment and I am unfocused through the period.
I am often off task in class and I respond negatively to being redirected when I am off task, sometimes to the point of distracting other students or disrupting the class. My work is often messy or missing important details. My paper is often in pencil or is missing a title, my name, or the date.
Criteria / A / B / C / D / F
Assessments
- classwork
- homework
- quizzes
- tests
- projects
- essays / My work demonstrates advanced understanding of the material. It exceeds expectations. / My work demonstrates grade-level mastery of the material. It capably meets all expectations. / My work demonstrates basic understanding of the material. It does not meet all expectations. / My work demonstrates very little understanding of the material. It meets very few expectations. I do attempt the work, so that at least I am not receiving scores of 0 on assignments. / My work demonstrates little to no understanding of the material, or I do not attempt to complete the work at all. Because I frequently do not turn work in, I get scores of 0 on multiple assignments.
Class Participation / I am fully engaged in class. I understand and use the correct protocol for engaging in any given task. I consistently and thoughtfully contribute relevant ideas to classroom discussions.
I ask thought-provoking questions that deepen the quality of the discussion. I monitor my “air time” so that others can contribute. I attentively listen to and respond thoughtfully to my classmates. / I am fully engaged in class. I understand and use the correct protocol for engaging in any given task. I thoughtfully contribute relevant ideas to classroom discussions. I ask questions that may deepen the quality of the discussion. I am learning to monitor my “air time” so that others can contribute. I am learning to attentively listen to and respond thoughtfully to my classmates. / I try to be engaged in the task at hand, but occasionally get distracted. I understand and sometimes use the correct protocol for engaging in a task.
I contribute ideas to classroom discussions.
I ask relevant questions. / I sometimes engage in the task at hand, but often get distracted. I try to use the correct protocol for engaging in a task. I occasionally contribute ideas to classroom discussions. I occasionally ask questions, but they are sometimes irrelevant (e.g. I ask to use the restroom during whole class discussion). / I rarely engage in the task at hand. I do not use the correct protocol for engaging in a task. I occasionally ask questions, but they are often irrelevant (e.g. I ask to use the restroom during whole class discussion). I put my head down in class.
Collaboration
- group work
- problem solving / I consistently act as a leader in my group by supporting and empowering the members of my group to complete tasks or solve problems. I offer support when needed. I respect my classmates’ knowledge and skills. I consistently follow through with the commitments that I’ve made to my group.I am able to work with a diverse group of classmates. / I am learning to act as a leader in my group by supporting and empowering the members of my group to complete tasks or solve problems. I try to offer support when needed. I respect my classmates’ knowledge and skills. I consistently follow through with the commitments that I’ve made to my group.
I try to work with a diverse group of classmates. / I contribute my fair share to my group to complete tasks or solve problems. I am learning to respect my classmates’ knowledge and skills. I follow through with the commitments that I’ve made to my group. I work well with a select group of students. / I contribute less than my fair share to my group to complete tasks or solve problems. I am learning to respect my classmates’ knowledge and skills.
I partially follow through but do not meet the commitments that I’ve made to my group.
I work with a select group of students. / I contribute little to nothing to my group to complete tasks or solve problems. I struggle to respect my classmates’ knowledge and skills.
I do not follow through with the commitments that I’ve made to my group. I do not work well with other students.
Consequences / I am on track to meet A-G requirements and high school graduation requirements in order to go to college. I will enroll in Honors and Advanced Placement classes. / I am on track to meet A-G requirements and high school graduation requirements in order to go to college. I might enroll in Honors and Advanced Placement classes. / I am on track to meet A-G requirements and high school graduation requirements in order to go to college. / I have to retake classes in order to meet A-G requirements and graduate from high school. I am in danger of failing the CAHSEE. / I have to retake classes in order to meet A-G requirements and graduate from high school. I am in danger of failing the CAHSEE.