Grading: Each assignment carries a point value associated with the final grade.
Grading scale follows Goddard High School grading standards.
Grading Scale:
100%--90%=A
89%--80%=B
79%--70%=C
69%--60%=D
59%--0=F
Classroom Policies and Assignment Overview
☺ Daily Grades: Usually by written assignments found in Google Classroom or participation exercises or improvisations for that class period. All written assignments are due at the beginning of the hour the day after the assignment was given unless otherwise stated. If you chose to come to class unprepared you will not benefit from the learning process and will not gain daily points.
☺ Grading: Grades will be based on total points obtained throughout the semester. In many ways the 9 weeks grade acts like a progress report. Grades do not start over at the beginning of the 2 nd nine weeks. Make every assignment count!!
☺ Tests: Whereas some material will be objective, most tests will be application-oriented. This means that the students must synthesize and apply material discussed and studied to solve problems, or answer questions based on real-life situations (you must be able to use what you learn in different situations then the context you learned it in).
☺ Late Policy: All papers, homework, or otherwise are considered late after they have been collected. Acting assignments are due for everyone on the due date specified unless arrangements have been made with Mrs. Oettle at lease 24 hours in advance. If you stay on task in class you should be well prepared to perform on time. Late homework will receive a 10% reduction on the first day it is late and 10% each day there after. Formal acting assignments will receive a 10% reduction on the first day they are late and 10% each day thereafter. Late work will not be accepted for credit if it is turned in after the nine weeks that the assignment was given. If you are absent for any reason and fail to hand in or perform an assignment on the day you return--which was due on the day you were absent--it is automatically considered 2 days late and will be graded accordingly unless arrangements have been made with the teacher.
☺ Absences and Make-Up work: Absences will be recorded and turned in to the office. Be sure you read the attendance policy in the Goddard High School handbook, this will be strictly enforced. *note: it is your responsibility to obtain make-up work from Google Classroom and/or by asking the teacher for guidance if you do not understand the material.
☺ Tardy Policy: The tardy policy, which can be found in the GHS handbook, will be followed. Be sure you read and understand this procedure. Tardies will be recorded and you will be held accountable for each one you receive.
☺ Finished Form: Because good communication skills are important in any career you choose and written communication is often used, each assignment will also be graded on presentation, correct mechanics (including complete sentences) and legibility. Occasionally some assignments will be graded according to 6-trait writing. All homework should be submitted either in Google Classroom, or when asked, in blue or black ink on a whole sheet of loose-leaf paper (no spiral), unless otherwise specified by the teacher. Typed assignments must be submitted in 12pt New Times Roman font, using 1” or smaller margins. All papers must have your name and date on the top of the page. Scripts will use script format.
☺ Grade reporting and Parent Responsibilities: If a parent is concerned about his or her student’s grade, the parent should make initial contact. All grades can be found in Skyward. Parents are encouraged to participate in the Skyward Gradebook Program.
☺ Dancers: Dancers are required to wear jazz shoes and athletic clothing on dance days
☺ Food Drink and Seating: There is ABSOULTLY NO food or drink in the auditorium or theatre or workshop!! Students caught with food or drink in these locations will be held accountable according to the discipline guidelines.
☺ Discipline Problems in the Classroom:
1. GHS Discipline Policies can be found in the student handbook. All school rules apply. In addition:
A. Safety first. All safety rules are taken very seriously.
B. Respect yourself
C. Respect others
D. Respect the space
Overall: Be the best version of yourself by intentionally participating to the best of your ability, stepping outside of your comfort zone, and working hard to gain new information and skills. How to contact Mrs. Oettle: 316-794-4100 or joettle@goddardusd.com This will be a great year if you put forth your best effort. Remember to support each other.
This class will be fun, but the fun will come from the work!!