GRADING PROCEDURES:
ENGLISH:
WORDLY WISE: quizzes are
averaged into one English test grade. Quizzes will be given weekly.
QUIZZES: quizzes are averaged into
one English test grade. Quizzes can be given at any time..
TESTS: tests are averaged into
the final English grade at the end of each grading period.
Test will be given
at any time the teacher deems the necessary matieral has been
addressed.
EXAM: the English exam equals to two
tests and both are averaged into the final English grade.
LITERATURE:
QUIZZES: quizzes are
averaged into one Literature test grade. Quizzes can be given at any
time.
TESTS: Literature tests are averaged
into the final Literature grade at the end of each grading
period.
Test will be given upon the completion of the applicable literary
assignment.
EXAM: the Literature exam is equal to two
tests and both are averaged into the final Literature grade.
CREATIVE WRITING ASSIGNMENTS:
Writing assignments may be applied to either the
Literature or English grade.
The weight of the assignment as a quiz or a test will be determined by
the time dedicated to the development and completion of the assignment.
Writing assignments may also be graded in parts with
each stage of the writing process equaling an allotted number of points of the final assignment total.
All formal/graded writing assignments MUST BE TYPED and DOUBLESPACED.
SSR PROJECTS; All students will be responsible for turning in the properly formatted SSR Project on the assigned due date each nine weeks. SSR projects will equal to one test grade in both English and Literature. 10 points will be deducted from the students final grade for each day the project is late.
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES:
The following is a brief overview of
class guidelines each student will follow on a daily basis: Note: failure to follow the set procedures
will result in the following consequences:
verbal warning(s), agenda note to be signed, phone call to parents,
demerit)
Mission Statement: All students will aspire to apply the elements of VOL’s mission
statement: “Inspiring Catholic Faith and Principles While Encouraging Academic
Excellence”
Classroom Behavior: All students are required to act in a polite, respectful and
appropriate manner as expected from a Visitation of Our Lady student.
Daily
Supplies: All students are required
to bring all textbooks, workbooks, notebooks, loose-leaf paper, writing utensils
to class.
Assignments: All students are responsible for completing
all in class and out of class assignments in the given time period.
Graded Assignments: Any in class or out of class assignment can be used as a graded assessment.
Make Ups: make up assignment/assessment will be set aside, and the student will be responsible
for making arrangements with the teacher to complete the missed
assignment/assessment.
Test Packets/Folders: Graded material will be sent home in test packets periodically during
each grading period. Packets will have a coversheet showing the date, number of
assessments, and a signature line for the parent. ALL
TESTS/QUIZZES MUST BE CORRECTED IN RED INK, returned on due date and placed
in the student’s test folder.
Absences: Students
are personally responsible for making up and turning in the late assignment
upon their return to school. (Parental notification
of an extended absence is appreciated.)
Independent Reading (SSR Projects): Each nine week period each student will turn in a
properly formatted SSR project based on one of the books read independently. All
students are expected to have a SSR book with them at all times.
