Social Studies Class Policies

Grading Policy

50% = Major assessments (unit tests, projects)-once per unit

30% = Minor assessments (quizzes, interactive notebook)-weekly; once per unit

10% = Homework assignments-assigned every Monday, due on Friday

100% = Completed

75% = Attempted, more than half / late score after one day

50% = Attempted, mostly incomplete / late score after two days

0% = No attempt, not handed in


10% = Class Participation (do nows, exit tickets, classwork, discussions)-weekly

100-90 Exceeds expectations

89-80 Meets expectations

79-70 Attempts

60 Below expectations

*Please note :

  • No extra credit will be assigned
  • Students may request to retest major assessments (tests only, not essays)