Grades assigned will be evaluated on these criteria:
90-100 A - Student shows exemplary understanding of concepts/objectives and is able to demonstrate them in a clear, concise manner. They also are also able to apply these concepts to real world applications and show how they relate to other areas of science.
80-89 B - Student shows above understanding of concepts/objectives, is able to demonstrate them in a clear, concise manner, and apply them to real world applications.
70-79 C - Student shows mastery of concepts/objectives in a concise manner and is able to demonstrate them clearly.
60-69 D - Student shows limited understanding of concepts/objectives and is unable to demonstrate their understanding clearly.
59 and below F - Student shows a lack of the basic understanding of the concepts/objectives and is not able to demonstrate this in a satisfactory manner.
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Grading Policy
All teachers, in accordance with the procedures established by South Mecklenburg High School, must accept late work and make-up work (work missed due to an excused absence). These procedures align with CMS Board Regulation IKB-R.
o Make-Up Work: A student who misses homework or other assignments or due dates because of an absence, whether excused or unexcused, must be allowed to make up the work. The student must initiate contact with the teacher within five school days upon their return to school to make arrangements for completing the work. These arrangements should include a schedule for completion of the work that may exceed the 5-day time frame when appropriate.
o Late Work: In all circumstances, homework and other assignments must be accepted, even when turned in after the designated due date. Credit for late work shall be awarded according to the following guidelines:
If the student is present in class on the due date:
· Students will receive a maximum 80% grade if turned in one (1) day late.
· Students will receive a maximum 70% grade if turned in two (2) days late.
· Students will receive a 50% grade if turned in three (3) or more days late and/or one week prior to the published exam schedule for each quarter.
If the student is not present in class on the due date because of an excused absence, full credit
must be given for the completed work if turned in at the beginning of the next class meeting
which the student is in attendance.
If the student is not present in class on the due date because of an unexcused absence, the work
will receive less credit following the same guidelines listed above.