Grading & Retake
Policies
Grading Scale:
Grading Scale:
Advanced A…………...............100-90
Advanced A…………...............100-90
Proficient B……………............89-80
Proficient B……………............89-80
Nearing proficiency C……..79-70
Nearing proficiency C……..79-70
Basic D……………....................69-60
Basic D……………....................69-60
Below basic F……………........59-0
Below basic F……………........59-0
Grade Weights:
Grade Weights:
Essays/Summative Assessments……………60%
Essays/Summative Assessments……………60%
Formative Assessments.............................30%
Formative Assessments.............................30%
Final Exam………………………….……………...10%
Final Exam………………………….……………...10%
Deadlines & Due Dates:
Deadlines & Due Dates:
Due dates & times will be explicitly given to students in person, posted in the classroom, posted in Google Classroom, and sent as reminders through Google Classroom announcements & through the Remind messaging app which is required for each student.
Due dates & times will be explicitly given to students in person, posted in the classroom, posted in Google Classroom, and sent as reminders through Google Classroom announcements & through the Remind messaging app which is required for each student.
- Due to the frequency with which students are made aware of & reminded about these due dates, students will be held accountable for any and all late assignments.
Late Work Policy:
Late Work Policy:
Once an assignment is late, whether by a minute or a week, the assignment will automatically be graded for reduced credit.
Once an assignment is late, whether by a minute or a week, the assignment will automatically be graded for reduced credit.
I will accept late work up until the end of that specific unit; once we move on to the next unit, no work from previous units will be accepted. Further, any work listed as "missing" (or M) in the gradebook for the current unit will become permanent zeros upon the completion of that unit.
I will accept late work up until the end of that specific unit; once we move on to the next unit, no work from previous units will be accepted. Further, any work listed as "missing" (or M) in the gradebook for the current unit will become permanent zeros upon the completion of that unit.
For example, if you missed 3 assignments during the "Quote Integration" unit, they will be listed as "missing" in the gradebook and are still able to be turned in for reduced credit throughout the course of the "QI" unit. Upon completion of the "QI" unit, if those assignments have still not been turned in, the grade will be changed from an "M" to a permanent 0%, and can no longer be turned in.
For example, if you missed 3 assignments during the "Quote Integration" unit, they will be listed as "missing" in the gradebook and are still able to be turned in for reduced credit throughout the course of the "QI" unit. Upon completion of the "QI" unit, if those assignments have still not been turned in, the grade will be changed from an "M" to a permanent 0%, and can no longer be turned in.
A "Late Work" form (linked at the top of your Google Classroom "Coursework" tab) MUST be completed for EVERY late assignment that you turn in throughout the course of the unit.
A "Late Work" form (linked at the top of your Google Classroom "Coursework" tab) MUST be completed for EVERY late assignment that you turn in throughout the course of the unit.
You must fill out this form for EACH INDIVIDUAL assignment that's completed. You may NOT put multiple assignments on one form.
You must fill out this form for EACH INDIVIDUAL assignment that's completed. You may NOT put multiple assignments on one form.
"Retake" Policy"
"Retake" Policy"
The summative assessment retake policy for this course may be different from other courses students have taken here at HHS. Students will still have two tries at each summative assignment; the first is called a pre-summative, and the second is called the regular summative.
The summative assessment retake policy for this course may be different from other courses students have taken here at HHS. Students will still have two tries at each summative assignment; the first is called a pre-summative, and the second is called the regular summative.
At the end of a unit of study, students will take a pre-summative assessment. This assessment has the same learning targets and sections as the regular summative. The teacher will grade the pre-summative, record it as a formative assessment, and give feedback to students about their performance. Students have time to continue learning if needed before the regular summative. The regular summative, therefore, becomes what we previously called the “retake.” Now that the student has had two opportunities to test under the guidance of the teacher, no traditional retake will be administered.
At the end of a unit of study, students will take a pre-summative assessment. This assessment has the same learning targets and sections as the regular summative. The teacher will grade the pre-summative, record it as a formative assessment, and give feedback to students about their performance. Students have time to continue learning if needed before the regular summative. The regular summative, therefore, becomes what we previously called the “retake.” Now that the student has had two opportunities to test under the guidance of the teacher, no traditional retake will be administered.