Grading Policy

*Grades

      -25% Test/Performance Task/Notebook

      -25% Quiz/Homework

      -25% Participation/Behavior/Classwork 

      -25% Exam

*Test/Performance Task/Notebook

       -Tests will always be announced at least two days in advance and will always have a review

       -Perfromance Tasks/Projects are assigned throughout the semester and count as a test grade

       -Notebooks are checked at the end of each quarter and count as a test grade

*Quiz/Homework

       -Quizzes can either be announced or unannounced 

       -Homework is assigned throughout each chapter and checked for completion 

*Participation/Behavior/Classwork

       -Participation grade is based off of student behavior, preparation, and class assignments

       -Current-events are due every two weeks and will count towards participation 

       -Behavior: Students are expect to....

            RESPECT others at all times (this includes the teacher, each other, substitute/visitor, your classroom, etc.)

            Be prepared for class (Be ready to Learn!)

            Try your best!

        *Other expectations and classroom rules can be found within the course syllabus 

*Exam

         -A midterm and final exam will be given for this course

         -Final exams are not cumulative