FIX 2

Questions to Ponder

How can responsibility be reported to parents (i.e. completing things on time) in a way that doesn't impact a letter grade that reflects achievement?

FPS Staff Commentary

Steven Kopenen - Warner Middle School

Not too long ago, I didn't take anything for late credit. This year I started off giving 75% credit for late work if it was within a week and 50% otherwise, but ran into several housekeeping headaches: 1. I had to remember my students (Special Ed and 504) who were exempt and 2. I had to remember when a week was up. Eventually I just did a blanket 75% (my special ed and 504's were still at 100).

This coming year, I am going to count late work as 100% for a few reasons:

1. It goes into the "Assignments" category which is a meager 5% of the grade
2. Students must have all of their assignments in in order to take a reassessment in my class OR to earn an "O" (Outstanding) in citizenship
3. I receive so few late assignments that the extra time I spend on the small stuff could be put to better use