Category Weights
Grading is based on a point system with category weighting. Grading categories are as follows:
70% Projects and Assesments
10% Readiness and Participation
10% Homework
10% Reading and Comprehension
timliness
Graded projects and reports are accepted late but may result in a reduction in the “Classwork, Engagement, and Participation” component of the student’s grade. Given the novel nature of our dive into remote and hybrid learning, individual circumstances will be taken into account.
Work missed due to illness may be made up during a "grace period" equal to the number of days absent plus one. Additional time may be negotiated for as needed; it is the student's responsibility to contact me to discuss extended due dates in advance.
The student bears the responsibility for determining what work was missed during an absence and seeking timely assistance from me as needed to complete it. All assignments are posted on my Daily Agenda blog daily with links to all necessary material.
Grading Errors
Students are encouraged to keep graded papers and check PowerSchool to verify their scores have been entered accurately. If a data entry error has occurred, please contact me to bring it to my attention for corrections.
From time to time students may disagree with a grade, or an error may occur in the grading of an assignment. It is my policy to openly discuss any grading decision with a student when they wish to do so.
Students should submit suspected errors to me with the item in question circled and a note asking me to re-check the grading of the item. If an error has been made, points will be adjusted accordingly.
Questions regarding essay and open response items should be discussed one on one at a mutually agreeable time. See me after class please.
Please note, assessment items that were not completed according to the instructions are not eligible for correction.