Late Work Procedure

All due dates are listed on the checklist and Hyperdoc provided to students in Google Classroom. If an assignment is turned in late it will be worth 50% credit. I understand that there might be some issues that are out of our control that might prevent you from meeting a deadline. If you contact me in advance of the deadline, I can offer you an extension for most assignments. This will not include large projects or tests/quizzes. If you are turning in work that is late whether you got an extension or not you need to follow the procedure below to receive credit.

1. If it is before the due date and you need an extension due to some unforeseen circumstances email me.
2. When you turn in work late whether you have asked for an extension or not you need to email me to notify me that you have completed and turned in the assignment. This is your responsibility. If you do not email me to notify me that the assignment has been completed I have no idea it is there.
3. When you email me follow this email outline.

Dear Mrs. Pomerantz,

This is (your name first and last) from your (tell me your class period that matches your schedule). I am notifying you that I completed an assignment late and I would like to request a grade. The assignment is called (tell me the title of the assignment you completed). If you would like to use your Oops Pass this is when you would let me know. If you asked for an extension please include that email correspondence in this email.

Sincerely,

(Your Name)

Suggested Materials*

Even though the school year is starting in a distance learning environment, these are the suggested materials that you should have handy in your at-home learning environment:

1. Composition notebook (college or wide ruled ok, NO spiral notebooks—they fall apart!!!)
2. Pen, pencil and small sharpener, eraser, scissors, glue stick, tape and set of colored pencils
3. Student Handbook/Planner, calculator and metric ruler
4. Fully charged chrome book AND charger
5. Functional distance learning workspace

Course Work

Students will complete digital assignments, labs, projects, and assessments related to Life, Earth, and Physical Sciences throughout the year to demonstrate that they have mastered the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Classwork & Homework

1. All classwork and homework assignments are posted inside Google Classroom and/or on the assigned Hyperdoc.
2. Classwork and homework deadlines are always specified in Google Classroom/Checklist/Hyperdoc. Work submitted after the posted due date and time is considered late.
3. Late assignments will be accepted up until the next class period after the assignment was due for 50% of the total points possible. After this, the assignment will not be accepted and will be scored as a zero.
4. Students will be granted TWO “Ooops Passes” per quarter. An Ooops Pass allows your work to not be marked late when turning in a late assignment (late work must be submitted no later than the next class period after the work was due in order to use an Ooops Pass). Ooops Passes may only be used for typical assignments such as vocabulary or a digital “worksheet” and may NOT be used for more involved assignments such as projects or group work, etc.

Absences & Make-Ups

Classwork & Homework

• When you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to find out what you have missed and arrange any necessary make-ups with the teacher. Check Google Classroom/Hyperdoc for missed assignments.
• In the case of an excused absence, you will have one class period for each class period you were absent to get your work turned in for full credit. For example, if you were gone for 2 classes, you will have the 2 following class sessions to have the work turned in for full credit, but be careful, it’s easy to fall behind!

Tests & Quizzes

• Tests, quizzes, or assessment make-ups will be arranged based on the amount of science work that was missed due to absences. Students absent on the day of the test/quiz/assessment only, will take it the day they return to class. Make-up tests, quizzes and assessments may be different versions than those already given in class.

Grading Criteria

Academic

1. 100% of your academic grade is based on the following criteria:
2. Assessments such as tests, quizzes, other assessments
3. Labs, projects and assignments
4. The academic grade will be based on the following scale:

A+ 100%+ - 98% C+ 79.9% - 77.5%

A 97.9% - 92.5% C 77.4% - 72.5%

A- 92.4% - 90.0% C- 72.4% - 70%

B+ 89.9% - 87.5% D+ 69.9% - 67.5%

B 87.4% - 82.5% D 67.4% - 62.5%

B- 82.4% - 80% D- 62.4% - 60%

F 59.9% - 0%

Work Habits

The work habits mark is based on the accuracy and completion of all work that is not an assessment.

Citizenship

The citizenship mark is based on a student’s behavior in class. All students start with an “S.” An “O” is earned through regular active participation in activities and discussions, effective collaboration with your peers, and proper classroom behavior. Students will receive a check each time one of the following improper citizenship criteria occurs, which may result in a citizenship mark of “N” or “U.”

--Tardy to class --Plagiarism or copying of work

--Not prepared for class --Not following directions

--Off task or disrespectful --Having a cell phone that disrupts class

--Failure to follow school or class rules (appropriate online Meet behavior will be discussed)

Department Academic Integrity Policy:

1. Please use your own words when completing coursework. Plagiarism of any kind will NOT be accepted. This includes sharing your work with other students, copying work from another student, or copy and pasting from another student or the Internet.

2. Sharing any information about tests, discussing what was on tests/quizzes/assessments after class, copying/allowing others to copy your work, or allowing others to do the work for you, are all considered cheating.

3. Students who plagiarize or cheat will receive a zero for their work and disciplinary measures may be taken.

Please note: In the event that school goes back to in-person instruction, whether hybrid or full time, students will receive a new syllabus to reflect our change in setting.