Mr. Clark at Nibley - 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
    2. 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
    3. 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
3. Tests
  - Tests should happen about every chapter or unit - this may vary
  - Students may re-take tests to improve scores
4. 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