Introduction to Literature

English Department Policies

Re-Testing Policy: The English department does not allow any re-testing.

Re-Write Policy: Re-writing of papers is encouraged. Students are limited to one re-write per writing assignment. In order to be allowed to re-write students MUST meet the following criteria:

• The original paper must be turned in on the due date. Late papers will not be eligible for a re-write.

• The original paper must be grade-level appropriate and be at a reasonable best effort.

• Students must conference with a teacher one-on-one before re-writing.

• The conference and the re-written paper must be completed and turned in within two weeks from the graded paper being returned.

• The highest grade will be given on the writing.

*accommodations will made based on IEPs and 504 Plans

Late Work: Short term assignments, such as quick writes, worksheets, and notes, may be turned in up to one week after the original due date. These papers will be assessed for correctness. After one week, the paper may NOT be turned in for a grade. After one week, the formative assignment is marked as missing. Some formative assessments that have been previously practiced in class will be assessed for correctness and completion. Summative writing assessments will be done in class and assessed for mastery. For these long term writing assessments students will not be given an extra week with no penalty. Please note, if the late paper is a writing assignment, a re-write will not be allowed. Please understand that failing to complete the formative (practice) assignments may negatively impact the final grade.*

Grading: The following weights will be used in all English classes.

*Extra credit is not given by the English department