SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL Preparedness Rubric Students at Somerset High School will come to school prepared and ready to learn.
Achievement
Student Displays All or Most of These Behaviors
Level
• • • •
Consistently and promptly completes assignments in a thorough manner Always brings necessary materials to class Volunteers frequently and in an appropriate manner Always abides by school and classroom policies
• • • •
Regularly completes assignments Usually brings necessary materials to class Volunteers regularly Generally follows school and classroom policies
• • • •
Occasionally completes assignments Sometimes brings necessary materials to class Answers when called on Occasionally interferes with class progress
Failing
• • • •
Rarely completes assignments Rarely brings necessary materials to class Rarely responds Frequently interferes with class progress
0
• • • •
Never brings necessary materials to class Fails to complete assignments Does not respond Defies school and classroom policies
4 Advanced
3 Proficient
2 Needs Improvement
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SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL Study Skills Rubric Students at Somerset High School will develop and employ effective study skills.
Achievement
Student Displays All or Most of These Behaviors
Level
4 Advanced
3 Proficient
CONSISTENTLY • Listens actively and attentively • Sets academic priorities and goals • Uses effective methods for understanding printed materials • Utilizes effective note-taking skills and strategies • Uses a plan for assessment preparation • Identifies and utilizes techniques to retain information • Reviews and seeks clarification to improve learning USUALLY • Listens actively and attentively • Sets academic priorities and goals • Uses effective methods for understanding printed materials • Utilizes effective note-taking skills and strategies • Uses a plan for assessment preparation • Identifies and utilizes techniques to retain information • Reviews and seeks clarification to improve learning OCCASIONALLY
2 Needs Improvement
1 Failing
0
• • • • • • •
Listens actively and attentively Sets academic priorities and goals Uses effective methods for understanding printed materials Utilizes effective note-taking skills and strategies Uses a plan for assessment preparation Identifies and utilizes techniques to retain information Reviews and seeks clarification to improve learning
RARELY • Listens actively and attentively • Sets academic priorities and goals • Uses effective methods for understanding printed materials • Utilizes effective note-taking skills and strategies • Uses a plan for assessment preparation • Identifies and utilizes techniques to retain information • Reviews and seeks clarification to improve learning
•
Does not implement effective study skills
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SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL Reading Rubric Students at Somerset High School will read critically for a variety of purposes.
Achievement
Student Displays All or Most of These Behaviors
Level
4
•
Advanced
• • • • •
3
•
Proficient
• • • • •
Consistently applies strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate and appreciate a variety of material Reads a variety of material for multiple purposes Determines literal, figurative, idiomatic and technical meanings of terms through text Connects new reading to previous readings or experiences Extends general and specialized reading vocabulary Compares author's ideas with own ideas to expand critical thinking skills and decision-making ability Usually applies strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate and appreciate a variety of material Reads materials for multiple purposes Determines literal and some figurative, idiomatic and technical meanings of terms through text Attempts to connect new reading to previous readings or experiences Understands general and specialized reading vocabulary Occasionally compares author's ideas with own ideas to expand critical thinking skills and decision-making ability
• • • • •
Applies limited strategies to comprehend and interpret a variety of material Sometimes reads materials for multiple purposes Determines literal and technical meanings of terms through text Makes few, if any, connections to previous readings or experiences Has a limited understanding of general and specialized reading vocabulary
Failing
• • • • •
Unable to apply strategies to comprehend and interpret a variety of material Rarely reads materials for information, pleasure, and personal growth Does not determine literal and technical meanings of terms through text Makes no connections to previous readings or experiences Has a limited general reading vocabulary
0
•
Does not engage in reading activities
2 Needs Improvement
1
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SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL Writing Rubric Students at Somerset High School will write clearly, concisely, and persuasively. Somerset High School has adopted the 6+1 Trait® Writing Model of Instruction and Assessment developed by the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. One scoring guide is included on the following pages. More information is available at www.TheTraits.org.
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SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL Oral Presentation Rubric Students at Somerset High School will communicate ideas and information effectively in oral presentations.
Achievement
Student Displays All or Most of These Behaviors
Level
4 Advanced
3 Proficient
2 Needs Improvement
1 Failing
0
• • • • • •
Poised, clear articulation Steady eye contact Within 90% of allotted time Outstanding organization Outstanding coverage Relevant materials/handouts
• • • • • •
Clear articulation Frequent eye contact Within 80% of allotted time Good organization Good coverage Appropriate materials/handouts
• • • • • •
Poor articulation Little eye contact Within 70% of allotted time Minimal coverage Fair organization, but some aspects not clear Limited materials/handouts
• • • • • •
Inaudible No eye contact Within 50% of allotted time Insufficient coverage Confusing organization No materials/handouts
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No preparation or participation
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SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL Self-Evaluation Rubric Students at Somerset High School will self-evaluate and reflect on their learning using a variety of methods.
Achievement
Student Displays All or Most of These Behaviors
Level
4
•
Advanced
• • • •
3
•
Proficient
• • • •
Needs Improvement
1 Failing
0
Assesses self-growth and progress towards goals with some objectivity and insight Often seeks out advice and responses from knowledgeable sources Is receptive to some feedback Works consistently at meaningful revision and/or redesign Displays reasonable task commitment
• • • •
Assesses self-growth and progress towards goals with limited objectivity and insight Occasionally seeks out advice and responses from knowledgeable sources Rarely responds to feedback Makes limited efforts at revision and/or redesign Often fails to complete task
• •
Needs assistance to measure self-growth and progress towards goals Tends to abandon projects
•
Provides no evidence of self-evaluation
•
2
Accurately assesses self-growth and progress towards goals with objectivity and insight Consistently seeks out advice and responses from knowledgeable sources Is receptive to a wide variety of feedback Works diligently at meaningful revision and/or redesign Perseveres even in difficult circumstances
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SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL Creativity Rubric Students at Somerset High School will explore, develop, and express their creativity.
Achievement
Student Displays All or Most of These Behaviors
Level
4 Advanced
3 Proficient
2 Needs Improvement
1 Failing
0
• • • • • •
Identifies all aspects of the problem Analyzes and explores several original solutions to the problem Builds extensively upon previous knowledge Selects a unique solution Consistently reworks and refines the solution Evaluates both the product and the process comprehensively
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Identifies most aspects of the problem Develops some original solutions to the problem Builds adequately upon previous knowledge Selects an appropriate solution Occasionally reworks and refines the solution Evaluates both the product and the process adequately
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Identifies some aspects of the problem Develops few, if any, original solutions Builds somewhat upon previous knowledge Selects an adequate solution Rarely reworks and refines the solution Evaluates both the product and the process superficially
• • • • • •
Makes an attempt to identify a problem Develops no original solutions to a problem Fails to make connections to previous knowledge Selects a poor solution Does not rework and refine the solution Fails to evaluate either the product or the process
•
Displays no evidence of creativity
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SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL Problem Solving Rubric Students at Somerset High School will solve problems by reasoning critically and creatively.
Achievement
Student Displays All or Most of These Behaviors
Level
4 Advanced
• • • • •
3 Proficient
2 Needs Improvement
1 Failing
0
Identifies and describes the issues independently and effectively Organizes and synthesizes information insightfully Consistently compares, contrasts, and evaluates information critically and creatively Distinguishes a variety of possible conclusions Justifies conclusions and evaluates process comprehensively
• •
Identifies and describes most of the related issues Organizes information thoroughly Regularly compares, contrasts, and evaluates information critically and creatively Distinguishes a possible conclusion Justifies conclusions and evaluates process
• • • • •
Identifies and describes some of the related issues Gathers some relevant information Rarely compares and contrasts information critically and creatively Has difficulty determining an appropriate conclusion Presents a conclusion
• • •
Identifies few of the related issues Fails to gather relevant information Does not provide a conclusion
•
Displays no understanding of the problem solving process
• • •
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SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL Research Rubric Students at Somerset High School will assimilate, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information critically to become capable researchers.
Achievement
Student Displays All or Most of These Behaviors
Level
• •
Defines and/or understands a clear, manageable, and original topic of research Chooses the most appropriate information-seeking strategies and gives reasons for choices Accurately organizes and interprets evidence, statements, graphics, questions, etc. Analyzes and evaluates major alternative points of view Assimilates evidence objectively and draws logical conclusions
• • • • •
Defines and/or understands a clear and manageable topic of research Chooses an information-seeking strategy after comparing possibilities Organizes and interprets evidence, statements, graphics, questions, etc. Offers analyses and evaluations of obvious alternative points of view Assimilates some evidence objectively and draws logical conclusions
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Shows vague, unfocused understanding of topic Chooses an information-seeking strategy without comparison to other possibilities Gathers and organizes information but misinterprets some evidence, statements, graphics, questions, etc. Ignores or superficially evaluates alternative points of view Disregards crucial evidence and draws inaccurate conclusions
4
•
Advanced
• •
3 Proficient
2
•
Needs Improvement
• •
1 Failing
• • • •
Shows little, if any, understanding of the topic Cannot determine an information-seeking strategy Gathers insufficient information and fails to interpret evidence Disregards evidence, maintains preconceptions, and draws unwarranted conclusions.
0
•
Does not use critical thinking process and does not demonstrate research skills
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SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL Technological Literacy Rubric Students at Somerset High School will demonstrate technological literacy as a tool for learning, research, and communication.
Achievement
Student Displays All or Most of These Behaviors
Level
4
•
Advanced
• •
3 Proficient
• • •
•
2 Needs Improvement
1 Failing
• •
• • •
0
•
Consistently utilizes a wide variety of relevant online and electronic media for learning Consistently accesses an array of relevant primary and secondary sources from online databases and search engines for research purposes Consistently communicates with others effectively using a Web page, Power Point, e-Portfolio, video or other electronic media Regularly utilizes a wide variety of relevant online and electronic media for learning Regularly accesses an array of relevant primary and secondary sources from online databases and search engines for research purposes Regularly communicates with others effectively using a Web page, Power Point, e-Portfolio, video or other electronic media
Occasionally utilizes a wide variety of relevant online and electronic media for learning Occasionally accesses an array of relevant primary and secondary sources from online databases and search engines for research purposes Occasionally communicates with others effectively using a Web page, Power Point, e=Portfolio, video or other electronic media Rarely utilizes relevant online and electronic media for learning Rarely accesses relevant primary and secondary sources from online databases and search engines for research purposes Rarely communicates with others effectively using a Web page, Power Point, e-Portfolio, video, or other electronic media Does not demonstrate technological literacy skills
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SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL Social Expectation #1 Students at Somerset High School will demonstrate pride and respect for themselves and others. Assessment Tools • The percentage of students who participate in one or more extracurricular activities • The percentage of students who complete twenty hours of community service • The percentage of students who achieve an attendance rate of 97% • The percentage of students who have no disciplinary referrals
Achievement
Assessment Descriptor
Level
4 The school exceeds the standard for progress in this area . . .
•
when the majority of assessment tools show improvement from one academic year to the next
•
when half of the assessment tools show improvement from one academic year to the next
•
when some of the assessment tools show improvement from one academic year to the next
•
when none of the assessment tools show improvement from one academic year to the next
3 The school meets the standard for progress in this area . . .
2 The school partially meets the standard for progress in this area . . .
1 The school does not the meet the standard for progress in this area . . .
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SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL Social Expectation #2 Students at Somerset High School will accept responsibility for their behavior and actions as outlined by the Student/Parent Handbook. Assessment Tools • The percentage of students who return the form acknowledging receipt of the Student/Parent Handbook • The number of detentions served • The number of Saturday Schools served • The number of suspensions served • The number of fights reported on school property • The number of harassment cases reported to the administration • The number of behavior-related incidents at sporting events • The number of students requesting Peer Mediation
Achievement
Assessment Descriptor
Level
4 The school exceeds the standard for progress in this area . . .
•
when the majority of assessment tools show improvement from one academic year to the next
•
when half of the assessment tools show improvement from one academic year to the next
•
when some of the assessment tools show improvement from one academic year to the next
•
when none of the assessment tools show improvement from one academic year to the next
3 The school meets the standard for progress in this area . . .
2 The school partially meets the standard for progress in this area . . .
1 The school does not the meet the standard for progress in this area . . .
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SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL Civic Expectation #1 Students at Somerset High School will comprehend and fulfill the requirements of good citizenship while developing a sense of their personal and community responsibilities. Assessment Tools • The percentage of students who participate in one or more extracurricular activities • The percentage of students who complete twenty hours of community service • The percentage of students who achieve an attendance rate of 97% • The percentage of students who have no disciplinary referrals • The number of students who actively participate in service organizations such as Amnesty International and Key Club. • The number of students who receive awards at the Student Recognition Assembly
Achievement
Assessment Descriptor
Level
4 The school exceeds the standard for progress in this area . . .
•
when the majority of assessment tools show improvement from one academic year to the next
•
when half of the assessment tools show improvement from one academic year to the next
•
when some of the assessment tools show improvement from one academic year to the next
•
when none of the assessment tools show improvement from one academic year to the next
3 The school meets the standard for progress in this area . . .
2 The school partially meets the standard for progress in this area . . .
1 The school does not meet the standard for progress in this area . . .
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SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL Civic Expectation #2 Students at Somerset High School will contribute responsibly to endeavors beyond the classroom through independent ventures as well as school-sponsored activities. Assessment Tools • The percentage of students who serve their community outside of school-sponsored activities • The percentage of students who complete twenty hours of community service • The percentage of students who participate in one or more extracurricular activities • The number of students who receive public recognition for their accomplishments or contributions from organizations other than Somerset High School.
Achievement
Assessment Descriptor
Level
4 The school exceeds the standard for progress in this area . . .
•
when the majority of assessment tools show improvement from one academic year to the next
•
when half of the assessment tools show improvement from one academic year to the next
•
when some of the assessment tools show improvement from one academic year to the next
•
when none of the assessment tools show improvement from one academic year to the next
3 The school meets the standard for progress in this area . . .
2 The school partially meets the standard for progress in this area . . .
1 The school does not the meet the standard for progress in this area . . .
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