How Ms. Worthy Grades!
Minor grades are assignments to test understanding of the material and content. Since these assignments are more opinion-based, grades are based solely on completion. I give the students at least a full class period to finish these assignments.
Major grades are to test mastery of the material. Since these assignments are more detailed and tenuous, I grade using a detailed rubric. Because these assignments are much more intricate, I will give students up to 3 full class periods to complete them and will deduct 10 points every day they are late past the due date.
I do not believe in Homework. The only homework the students will have for me is if they do not complete the work during the class time I give them, or if they are out sick. When students are out sick, they have 3 days from when they get back to turn in any minor grade and 5 days to turn in any major grade.
New Tardy Policy: (Don't be late to school or class)
1st-3rd -Warning/Conference
4th-5th - Detention (ASD, Lunch, or Saturday)
6th-7th - Detention or ISS (Period or Whole Day)
8th + - ISS Multiple Days or OSS
Tardies would be reported by period. Tardies could reset after each quarter or semester.
Cellphone Policy
Eastside High School is a Personalized Learning School. Each student has access to a Chromebook for instructional purposes.
To increase student engagement and minimize distractions to the instructional environment, students are not allowed to use their personal electronic devices, including cell phones and earbuds, during any class.
Students may use their personal devices before & after school and at lunch.
Failure to comply with this policy will be treated as a refusal to obey. A consequence matrix addressing infractions is included in the student handbook and on the school’s website.
Neither the school nor the district will be responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged electronic device or cell phone brought onto school property.
This year, students will use MagicSchool AI, a generative AI platform designed specifically for education. As tools like ChatGPT and Gemini become standard in the professional world, utilizing MagicSchool prepares students for the future workforce by teaching safe and responsible technology use.
Students will use these tools for real-time feedback and dynamic problem-solving. To ensure appropriate use, teachers retain access to all student chats. MagicSchool strictly protects privacy and does not collect or utilize student data. All AI software, including MagicSchool, complies with GCS Board Policy and Administrative Rule IA.
This course may utilize generative AI tools, such as MagicSchool and Google Gemini, to supplement traditional instruction. Greenville County Schools prioritizes the ethical use of these technologies for brainstorming and self-guided learning.
Critical Thinking First: AI must not replace original thought or coursework.
Academic Integrity: Using AI to complete and submit assignments as original work constitutes plagiarism.
Required Citation: If teacher-approved, all AI use must be properly cited.
Content Awareness: Students must remain vigilant regarding potential biases and inaccuracies in AI-generated content.
Policy Compliance: All AI programs align with GCS Board Policy and Administrative Rule IA.
Make-Up Work Policies
Make-Up Work (Due to Absence)
Make-up work applies to absences that are excused, unexcused, or disciplinary.
Students have 5 school days after returning to coordinate and submit missed work.
It is the student’s responsibility to contact the teacher and make arrangements.
For non-reproducible tasks (e.g., labs or performances), alternative assignments may be provided.
If a student was present when a test, quiz, or project was announced but absent on the due date, they must be prepared to submit or take it on the day they return.
School-sponsored events (e.g., athletics, band, field trips) count as regular attendance. Work should be submitted or assignments completed/submitted the next school day the student is in attendance.
Students are expected to request assignments before the event when possible.
Temporary zeros may be entered in the gradebook until the work is submitted and graded.
Late Work (When Present in Class)
Late work refers to assignments not turned in on time when the student was present in class.
10 points will be deducted per school day late, up to 5 school days.
After 5 days, a zero will be assigned with a maximum potential grade of 50 upon completion.
No late work will be accepted after the end of a grading period.
Students with IEP, 504, or ESOL accommodations may receive extended time, per their plans.
Teacher discretion may apply in extenuating circumstances.
Dual credit courses follow late work policies from the partner university.
Content & Credit Recovery per District Rule IHC
Content Recovery
Designed for students who need to relearn specific skills or standards in the current course.
Assigned and approved by the classroom teacher or administration.
Credit Recovery
For students who previously failed a course but need to recover credit.
Focuses on specific units or standards.
Arranged through an approved platform or program by counselors or administrators.
Click on Link below to access Student handbook: