A: Academic Performance 

• Examples: quality and completion of student work in terms of assessments and/or class exercises, collaboration with other students, in-class discussions, attention to detail, note taking (if necessary), self-direction, research, time management, work ethic, communication with peers and instructor(s), etc.

• Academic performance is graded for each class that a student attends. The highest score a student can earn for the day is “3”, while the lowest is “0”. Losing points will directly decrease the amount of money a student will earn on their stipend check. 

3

Student completed all work, assessments, and/or in-class activities that were required. Student collaborated and/or worked with peers when required. If applicable, student participated in discussions, whether they were in pairs, small groups, or large groups. Student took notes when necessary, managed their time appropriately, and displayed a strong overall work ethic.  

2

Student completed most of their work, assessments, and/or in-class activities that were required. Student mostly collaborated and/or worked with peers when required but may have needed some redirection and/or reminders to work together. Student may or may not have participated in discussions. Student took most of the notes that were needed, managed their time appropriately, and displayed a mostly strong work ethic. 

1

Student completed some of their work, assessments, and/or in-class activities that were required. Student did not collaborate with peers nor did they participate in discussions. Multiple redirections and/or reminders to work with group members and to participate in class activities/lessons. May have taken a few notes. Did not manage their time well. Work ethic could be improved. 

0

Student did not complete their work, assessments, and/or in-class activities that were required. Failure to work with peers, participate in discussions, take notes, manage time appropriately, and did not display a strong work ethic. 

 

P: Participation (includes attendance) 

• Examples: answering questions, engagement through discussion and lecture, initiative to ask questions for clarification, working within small or large groups with peers, verbal or non-verbal response, etc.

• Participation is graded for each class that a student attends. The highest score a student can earn for the day is “3”, while the lowest is “0”.  Losing points will directly decrease the amount of money a student will earn on their stipend check. 

3

Student was present for class. Student answered or attempted to answer questions that were asked by the instructor, assistant instructor, other students, and/or speakers. Student was engaged during discussions, lectures, videos, and other class presentations. When applicable, student took initiative to ask questions for clarification. Overall, student participated fully throughout the entirety of the class. 

2

Student was present for class. Student may have answered or attempted to answer questions that were asked by the instructor, assistant instructor, other students, and/or speakers. Student was mostly engaged during discussions, lectures, videos, and other class presentations. When applicable, student took initiative to ask questions for clarification. Overall, student participated throughout the majority of the class. 

1

Student was present for class. Student did not attempt to answer questions that were asked by the instructor, assistant instructor, other students, and/or speakers. Student was somewhat engaged during discussions, lectures, videos, and other class presentations. Student did not take initiative to ask questions for clarification. Overall, student did not participate much, but was present. 

0

Student did not attend class or did not participate at all (sleeping/head down, skipping, etc.) 

 

B: Behavior

• Examples: respect for others, use of manners, following instructor AND Upward Bound behavior expectations, respect for surroundings, being kind to themselves and others, hands/feet kept to themselves, contributing to a safe learning environment, little or no redirections/reminders for better behavior, etc.

• Behavior is graded for each class that a student attends. The highest score a student can earn for the day is “3”, while the lowest is “0”. Losing points will directly decrease the amount of money a student will earn on their stipend check. 

3

Overall, student behaved in a manner that contributed to a safe and productive learning environment. Student needed no redirection and/or reminders for positive behavior. Student was respectful to themself, others, and their environment. Student consistently followed instructor and Upward Bound behavior expectations. 

2

Overall, student mostly behaved in a manner that contributed to a safe and productive learning environment. Student may have needed a little redirection and/or reminders for positive behavior. Student was mostly respectful to themself, others, and their environment. Student mostly followed instructor and Upward Bound behavior expectations. 

1

Overall, student somewhat behaved in a manner that contributed to a safe and productive learning environment. Student needed several redirections and/or reminders for positive behavior. Student was not always respectful to themself, others, and their environment. Student did not fully follow instructor and Upward Bound behavior expectations. 

0

Overall, student did not contribute to a safe and productive learning environment. Student may have needed several redirections and/or reminders for positive behavior. Student was disrespectful to themselves, others, and/or their environment. Student failed to follow instructor and Upward Bound behavior expectations.