Homework / Late Work:
- 30 minutes per night of homework each night for each subject. (Approximately 1 1/2-2 hrs. of homework)
- Students who have an excused absence will receive extra time. For example, if a student missed one day then they will receive an extra day.
- Late work is reduced by 10% for each day that it is late.
Redoing Assignments/Essays:
- You have one week to redo any homework assignment or essay for a higher grade. I will take the average of the two grades. (You may not redo an assignment if correct answers were already given in class.)
Parent-teacher conferences
-Unlike elementary schools, we do not have parent-teacher conferences. However, please feel free to email me if you would like to discuss your child's progress in class. At this age, students are expected to self-monitor their progress as we encourage them to become more responsible.
What a "0" stand for?
-A "0" may mean that the assignment was turned in, but not accepted. It was done incorrectly or did not follow guidelines for quality work.
What does it mean if there isn't any grade or if there is a blank space in the grade book?
-A blank in the grade book may mean that the assignment is being graded, or the scores are not yet inputted in the computer.
-Projects may take several weeks to be graded, so please be patient. This will not affect the grade.
What am I looking for?
Neatness and Completion
1. standard heading in right-hand corner of paper: Full name, date and period
2. write on lines and not in margins
3. descriptive titles under the standard heading
4. work is neat and clear
5. work is complete - all parts of the question are answered
6. work is accurate/correct
7. The answers are complete. They restate the question in the response.
Should I contact you about specific grade book concerns?
-In sixth grade, we are encouraging them to become more responsible. Speak to your child about your concern.
-They may bring a printed copy of the assignment in question in the grade book.
-If the issue is not fully cleared up please contact me via E-mail.
Multiple day absences
-For excused multiple-day absences, please contact the school beforehand.
-Paperwork must be completed by the office and the teacher to grant assignments ahead of time. If you plan to be gone for several days, please request an independent student plan.
Why is the grade book blank for reading classes?
-Reading is one aspect of language arts, so no specific grades are put in the grade book for "reading".
Grading
Letter grades will correspond with the percentages below:
93 and above = A
90 - 92 = A-
87 - 89 = B+
83 - 86 = B
80 - 82 = B-
77 - 79 = C+
73 - 76 = C
70 - 72 = C-
67 - 69 = D+
63 - 66 = D
60 - 62 = D-
Below 60 = F