Determine whether your school requires letter, number, or symbol grades. If they have no requirements, you may use N=Not demonstrated or Needs more time, U=Unsatisfactory, S=Satisfactory and O=Outstanding. These four categories can also translate into grades of 1, 2, 3, 4 or A, B, C and D. Create rubrics that show what achievement status corresponds with each grade to show parents during conferences.
Grade students by administering handouts to test their knowledge of basic math and spelling after a lesson is taught. Rate proficiency of reading a passage and grade each student separately on their ability to sound out words or read independently. Create three or four separate grading opportunities in each subject per grading period. For example, in the subject of math, you may give assignments for basic sequencing, patterns, and addition, each of which should yield a unique grade that will be added in the total averaged math subject grade for that grading period. Familiarize yourself with school standards, as you may be required to record a certain number of grades or assessments per week, usually one to three.
Record all grades immediately into grade book or spreadsheet program, making clear the student name, grade achieved and the specific assignment or test the grade assessed. Keep a folder for each student containing all hard-copy assignments to create portfolios for parents to see. For report cards, compile grades from three or four assessments or projects in each subject; the three standard graded Kindergarten subjects are writing, reading and math, although some programs or private schools may also grade in science or art. Average these assessment grades and assign a grade for each of the required subjects.