GENERAL CRITERION RUBRIC COMPONENTS
5 criterion (45 points)
ATTENDANCE (0-5 POINTS)
Directions - Add total absences for each year in middle school and divide by 3. Apply the appropriate score, please consider exceptions for extraordinary circumstances. Note score and extraordinary circumstance (if considered) on the score sheet.
Average Yearly Absences | Score |
0-2 | 5 |
3-4 | 4 |
5-6 | 3 |
7-8 | 2 |
9-12 | 1 |
More than 12 | 0 |
GRADES (0-10 POINTS)
CURRENT GRADES (0-5 POINTS) Directions - CORE CONTENT class only, 8th grade +add 1 bonus point for High School math - Algebra or Geometry | PREVIOUS GRADES (0-5 POINTS) Directions - Overall GPA, 6th and 7th grade | |||
Grades/GPA | Score | GPA | Score | |
All As + math bonus | 6 | |||
All As | 5 | 4.0 | 5 | |
Mostly As & Some Bs | 4 | 3.9-3.5 | 4 | |
Mostly Bs | 3 | 3.4-3.0 | 3 | |
Mostly Cs & Ds | 2 | 2.9-2.5 | 2 | |
Ds & Us | 1 | 2.5-2.0 | 1 | |
Several Us | 0 | Below 2.0 | 0 | |
TEST SCORES (0-10 POINTS)
Directions - Use Reading and Math MAP scores, 0-5 points each category. If no MAP scores use KPREP or Iowa Test of Basic Skills Reading Stanines
MAP - Reading | MAP - Math | KPREP | ITBS - Reading Stanines | ||||||
5 | 232+ | 5 | 241+ | 10 | All Distinguished | 10 | 9 in reading subscore | ||
4 | 221-231 | 4 | 229-240 | 8 | Distinguished/Proficient | 8 | 7 in reading subscore | ||
3 | 210-220 | 3 | 216-228 | 6 | All Proficient | 6 | 5 in reading subscore | ||
2 | 200-209 | 2 | 204-215 | 4 | Proficient/Apprentice | 4 | 3 in reading subscore | ||
1 | 199 and below | 1 | 203 and below | 2 | All Apprentice | 2 | 1 in reading subscore | ||
0 | 0 | 0 | Novice | 0 | <1 in reading subscore | ||||
RECOMMENDATIONS (0-10 POINTS)
Directions - For the two recommendations submitted, add both scores, 0-5 points each to the score sheet. Community Recommendations if acceptable:Consider recommendations from club sponsors, coaches or community members.
Rating | Score (per recommendation) | *Use half points for split scores, ex. If Truly Outstanding and Excellent scores are received, enter a 4.5 score. | |
Truly Outstanding | 5 | ||
Excellent | 4 | ||
Average | 3 | ||
Below Average | 2 | ||
Unknown | 1 | ||
0 |
INTEREST/ACTIVITY SURVEY (0-10 POINTS)
Directions - Consider any interests or activities participation outside of the classroom. Examples include but are not limited to any sport, club, organization or volunteerism. MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ONLY - students should currently participate in at least some of the activities listed.
Interest/Activity Criterion | Score |
High levels of leadership in 1 activity AND 2 year commitment to two activities | 10 |
Leadership and 2 year commitment to one activity OR 2-3 year commitment to two activities | 8 |
2-3 year commitment to at least one activity | 6 |
3 or more one year commitments to different activities | 4 |
1 activity with little evidence of commitment or involvement | 2 |
No involvement | 0 |
MAGNET SPECIFIC CRITERION RUBRIC COMPONENTS
HSU (25 additional points)
SHORT ANSWER - ESSAY & WRITING (0-10 POINTS)
Directions - Rate for quality of response
Response & Writing Quality Criterion | Score |
The student clearly answers the question, includes several supporting details, all content is focused on the essay prompt and there are no errors in writing mechanics (grammatical or spelling) or key writing devices (tone, audience, sentence structure. | 10 |
The student clearly answers the question, includes some supporting details, most content is focused on the essay prompt and there are no errors in writing mechanics (grammatical or spelling) or key writing devices (tone, audience, sentence structure. | 8 |
The student clearly answers the question, includes some supporting details, some content is focused on the essay prompt and there are 1-2 errors in writing mechanics (grammatical or spelling) or key writing devices (tone, audience, sentence structure. | 6 |
The student clearly answers the question, includes few supporting details, some content is focused on the essay prompt and there are few (3-4) errors in writing mechanics (grammatical or spelling) or key writing devices (tone, audience, sentence structure. | 4 |
The student somewhat clearly answers the question, includes 1-2 supporting details, there is little content focused on the essay prompt and there are some (5+) errors in writing mechanics (grammatical or spelling) or key writing devices (tone, audience, sentence structure. | 2 |
The student fails to answer the question, there are no supporting details, content is NOT focused on the essay prompt and there are several errors in writing mechanics (grammatical or spelling) or key writing devices (tone, audience, sentence structure or the essay is incomplete. | 0 |
BEHAVIOR (0-5 POINTS)
Directions - Review student discipline records for referrals and suspensions.
Criteria | Score |
0 referrals or suspensions | 5 |
1 referral and 0 suspensions | 4 |
2 referrals and 0 suspensions | 3 |
3-4 referrals or 1 suspension | 2 |
5-6 referrals or 2 suspensions | 1 |
7+ referrals or 3+ suspensions | 0 |