Grading &
Assignments
AP Psychology adheres to the Bremerton School District Standards-Based Grading and Reporting Policy. All grades will be determined based on evidence from assessments that measure achievement on course, state, and national standards.
Formative Assignments: In AP US History you will complete a variety of formative assignments that will help you learn the content and prepare for summative quizzes, unit tests, and essays. These formative assignments could include: textbook reading assignments, supplementary reading assignments & videos, in-class notes, graphic organizers, class discussions, quick writes, and other activities. You should expect to have 1 hour of homework each day.
Homework: Due to the advanced rigor and pacing of this class, you should expect to have approximately 1 hour of homework each day.
Semester Grades will be calculated based on the following percentages:
Summative Unit
Assessments: 60%
Assessments: 60%
Unit Tests: At the end of each unit there will be a test that includes AP-style questions
Writing: AP-style writing includes Short-Answer questions (SAQs), Long-Essay questions(LEQs), and Document-Based questions (DBQs)
Projects & Presentations
Quizzes & Writing Practice: 20%
Weekly AP-style multiple-choice quizzes
Weekly AP-style Writing Practice: components of SAQs, LEQs, & DBQs
Summative Classwork/ Independent Work: 15%
During each unit various assignments will be given both in class and as homework that assess learning of historical concepts and ideas.
Weekly Topic Assignments will focus on combining historical content and required skills such as thesis writing, document analysis, and contextualization.
Skills for
Success: 5%
Success: 5%
Skills necessary for success in high school and beyond, such as attending scheduled class meetings on time with required materials/preparation, being self-directed and completing independent assignments, submitting assignments on time, using class time appropriately, giving your best effort, etc. are also included in this category.
All assignments will be posted in Skyward when they are graded. You are encouraged to access your grade in Skyward at least once a week. If you have any questions or concerns about your grade, reach out to Ms. Justice as soon as possible.
Quiz & Test Make-Ups & Retakes
Missed Quizzes: You can miss up to 3 quizzes first semester and up to 2 quizzes second semester due to absence without penalty. Due to the rigorous pacing of the course, any additional missed quizzes must be made up within 2 school days. Make-up times must be arranged in advance with Ms. Justice. Due to the amount of material that must be covered during class, quizzes must be made up outside of class time.
Missed Tests: It is your responsibility to reschedule any unit test or summative essay missed because of an absence. Due to the rigorous pacing of the course, unit tests and essays must be made up within 3 school days. Make-up times must be arranged in advance with Ms. Justice. Due to the amount of material that must be covered during class, tests and essays must be made up outside of class time.
Test Corrections & Retakes: Test scores can be improved with test corrections (due 1 week after receiving the corrected exam). Test re-takes are available only after completing corrections (following the assigned format) and having a conference with Ms. Justice to discuss how to improve the test score.
Bremerton High School Grading Scale
In accordance with district policy, NO EXTRA CREDIT will be given.
