GCS Grading & Late Work Policy 

Grading Policy:

50% Major Assessments (Tests, Projects, journal/essays)

50% Minor Assessments (Class and Homework, Quizzes, participation)

Grading Scale:

           A         90 – 100

           B         80 – 89

           C         70– 79

           D         60 – 69

           F          50 – 59

BACKPACK for students and parents: Click here to sign in 

A backpack for parents account provides parents, guardians, or contacts with a central place to sign in to do the following:

• View your student's information including demographics, attendance, classes, grades, lunch balances, and test scores

• Apply or register your student to Special Focus schools and programs (Fine Arts Center, Career Centers, etc.)

Homework: When homework is given, assignments shall reflect the following guidelines:

Homework shall include one or more of the three generally recognized types of homework:

• Practice:  reinforces newly acquired skills taught in class

• Preparation: helps students prepare for upcoming lessons, activities, or tests

• Extension: provides challenging, often long-term opportunities for enrichment that parallel class work

Homework and daily assignments will be posted on teacher’s websites and/or Google Classroom for access by both students and parents.