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    Grading Procedures 
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    lil arrow  Science and Social Studies
    Quizzes are given at the end of some chapter lessons and on various topics to check for comprehension. Quizzes may or may not be announced. Chapter tests are at the end of every chapter. Students are given 2 or more days notice for tests. Projects are assigned with a scoring rubric for students to follow. Extra credit may be given at the end of each quarter. 
     
    Science and Social Studies Grades:  
    35% Tests 
    30% Quizzes/Projects
    20% Classwork/Homework
    15% Participation 
    Note:  Projects handed in after the deadline will have a ten-point deduction each day it is late.  After 2 days late, a zero will be assigned. 
               
    lil arrowEnglish
    Tests are given at the end of every chapter. For larger chapters, two tests will be given, dividing the chapter in half. Quizzes may or may not be announced. Journal writing will also be used throughout the year to track writing progression. Journal entries may be graded. There may also be projects and/or special assignments throughout the year.
     
    English Grades:  
    35% Tests 
    30% Quizzes/Projects
    20% Classwork/Homework
    15% Participation 
    Note: Projects handed in after the deadline will have ten points per day deducted.  After 2 days late, a zero will be assigned. 
     
     
    lil arrow Spelling 
    Tests are given every Friday. In the event of a 3-day week, we will take a spelling break!
    Spelling Grades:     
    70% Tests
    20% Homework 
    10% Participation  
     

    lil arrow  Late Assignment Policy

    1. Missing homework results in a zero. If it is brought in the next day, 50% will be given. No credit is given after two days.
     
    2. Projects handed in after the deadline will have 10 points deducted each day. After 3 days, a zero is given.
     

     

    lil arrowRetesting

    If there is a specific reason a student needs to retest for a FAILING grade, a parent must submit the reason in writing to the teacher. Some acceptable reasons include illness, death in the family, trauma, etc. Failure to prepare is not a reason for a retest, since students are given more than 1 night to study. Only 1 retest will be given in a school year. The grade for the retest will always be an average of both scores. 

     

    lil arrowHelpful Grading Information

    Please note: Participation grades are based on attendance, classwork, and involvement in daily lessons. 

     

    lil arrowAbsenteeism
    When students are absent, they are responsible for making up some missed assignments. It is strongly encouraged that a parent/sibling/friend make arrangements with the office or myself in the morning to gather the work. If this is not possible, then students will be given 1 day to make up work for each day they are absent. It is the student's responsibility to turn the work in upon their return. All homework and classwork assignments are posted on my webpage daily! Students are expected to check this website for missed work. 

    HASD Grading Policy
    A= 100-93
    B=  92-85
    C=  84-77
    D=  76-70
    F=  69 or below
     
     
     
     
     

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