Social Studies Grading
35% Homework
65% - Tests & Projects -
Late Work Policy
Generally speaking, late work is not accepted. However, there are occasions when a family emergency or prolonged illness might be an exception. Homework assignments that are reviewed in class cannot be made up at all unless you were absent on the due date. Assignments that are turned in for grading can be made up for reduced credit PROVIDING you stay for study club the day of the due date and every day necessary thereafter. It's important that you let your teacher know if you are having difficulty with an project or assignment IN ADVANCE. Do NOT wait until the day before an assignment is due or, even worse, until the due date itself.
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English Grading
50% - Reading: AR points, class reading units, author studies, reading instruction, and other reading related activities
50% - Writing : DOL homework and quizzes, essay process and product, letters, and other writing activities
Some writing assignments will count for both Social Studies and English
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Some things are easier than others, some subjects are easier than others, and some days are better than others.
What should you do if you're having a hard time with a concept, assignment, or project?
1. ASK QUESTIONS - There's a 99.9% change that you are not the only one who needs clarification. The best idea is to ask your questions in class so that the other students also benefit from the answers. You can also come to study club to work with the teacher and/or other students. Ask a parent or older sibling for help or check online resources. If it's early enough, and your teacher is still at school, email him or her.
2. TRY - Don't come to class with a blank piece of paper. If you make an attempt to do the best you can, your teacher will be able to see where further instruction or clarification is needed. Blank assignments do not earn credit - legitimate attempts do.
3. Be sure you are actively participating in class. Often times confusion comes from not really hearing the instructions or explaination. Active participation includes asking questions, actively listening, and taking notes. If written directions are not handed out, write your own as the directions are presented.
4. Act immediately! Don't think that "maybe the pieces will come together later." Many concepts and assignments are built on prior knowledge and procrastinating only makes things worse.
5. Have a study buddy - someone in class you can call to talk about assignments. Maybe you can meet after school during study club, at the library, or at home. Two heads are always better than one!
6. Don't give up - not everyone gets everything the very first time. You probably don't remember when you learned to walk, but you DID fall down many times. The important thing is that you got up and kept trying. Don't quit now! |
