Grading+Policy


 * Student's grades are based on different types of assessments:
 * 1) Homework
 * Homework is generally assigned 2 to 3 times per week
 * Homework is generally due the day after it is assigned
 * Homework may be turned in after the due date as one of the following
 * 1) Make-up work - student was absent either the day the homework was assigned or the day it was corrected
 * Student has 2 school days after returning to turn in the assignment with no penalty
 * After the 2 day grace period, assignment will lose credit the same as late work
 * 1) Late work - student was not absent - late penalty will apply
 * Late work loses 1 point for every day it is late up to 50%
 * Late work can always be turned in for a minimum of 50% of earned points - until work deadline at ends of term
 * 1) Re-work - students can re-work assignments - correcting missed questions to earn up to 100% credit
 * 2) Quizzes
 * Quizzes should happen about every 1 to 3 weeks, depending on the unit
 * Students may re-take quizzes to improve scores
 * 1) Tests
 * Tests should happen about every chapter or unit - this may vary
 * Students may re-take tests to improve scores
 * 1) Participation
 * A student's participation shows his or her attitude toward learning
 * A student's attitude toward learning is a key part of learning - it is often far more important than a student's abilities
 * To encourage proper attitudes and behaviors, participation is a part of a student's grade
 * Grades are 'Weighted' - a 10point quiz will effect a student's grade more than a 10 point assignment
 * 1) Weights of different assessments will reflect the amount of the course the assessment covers
 * 2) The 'weight values' will vary by class and can be seen on the 'Grade Breakdowns' page