Grading policy?  Communications? Spam? 

School policy is to have grades updated regularly on SIS, generally at least two grades per week.    Trust me... this will not likely be a problem.  NOTE: This is where I would insert an evil laugh, perhaps. 

We do a lot.   And, I try to keep everyone (students and parents or guardians) in the "know" whenever possible.  I hope that you do not see this as a SPAM.  NOTE: Please check the SIS regularly. 

Late work Policy.  REMINDER: Extra time is NOT unlimited.

Late policy will be strictly followed. Classwork not submitted by the allocated time (except for those with documented accommodations) may be subject to a penalty (generally, assignments submitted after one week of the due date will receive fifty (50) percent or less credit). This includes “forgetting to submit work online.”  

Remember, a student on SRA has ONE class day following the return from an SRA to submit work.   

Those with pre-established plans (504’s, IEP’s, etc.) will be provided extra time but no more than one week from the assigned due date, exceptions include long-term projects and presentations.  

Again, extra time is NOT unlimited. 

Grades will be determined as indicated (though subject to change as needed):

MISC (essays, critiques, journals, revision activities, daily work and activities, homework, miscellaneous test-your-knowledge and miscellaneous WDYK (WHAT DO YOU KNOW) assignments, etc.) = 60%; 

MISC1 (forms (i.e. Contact Form, etc.), items to be signed and returned (i.e. Classroom Progress Reports, etc.), textbook/cover checks, miscellaneous test-your-knowledge and miscellaneous WDYK (WHAT DO YOU KNOW) assignments, etc.) and MEMBEAN (TENTATIVE, based on funding) = 10% 

• • Membean grade (TENTATIVE, based on funding) is based on completing 40-45+ minutes, with few to no "dubious"* minutes, AND at least 70% or higher score for the week 

    • Min. time met on Membean (40-45+ minutes, with few to no "dubious"* minutes) AND a 80%-100% score for the week = 100; 

    • Min. time met on Membean (40-45+ minutes, with few to no "dubious"* minutes) AND a 70%-79% score for the week = 70; 

    • Min. time met on Membean NOT met AND/OR with excessive "dubious"* minutes) AND/OR a less than score of 70% for the week = 0; 

* The computer tracks periods of "dubious" inactivity (running the clock, questionable lack of accuracy, etc.).  Excessive "dubious" minutes will often be noted as a ZERO in the gradebook. 

NOTE: Students that complete 60+ minutes of MEMBEAN (TENTATIVE, based on funding), with few to NO "dubious" minutes, and SCORE at least 80%+ for the week, will receive an additional ten (10) points onto the MEMBEAN grade for the week

QUIZZES and TESTS = 30%

EXTRA CREDIT?

NOTE: Extra credit points are, generally, provided each quarter but are usually linked to a classroom lesson, writing contest, etc.  As such, the list changes often, especially as contest due dates come and go.  Check back regularly for updates.

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REMINDER: STUDENTS MUST HAVE & USE THEIR DISTRICT-ISSUED CHROMEBOOKS IN CLASS EVERY DAY. Students will receive a 10% grade reduction for assignments not completed on a school district issued chromebook.

• Absent students must stay updated on what’s going on in class. CHECK the GOOGLE CLASSROOM regularly for updates, please.

• PLEASE be sure to communicate with me what’s going on to make arrangements to help you. 

• Plagiarism will result in a zero on the assignment and may not be made up. 

• No resubmission of student work in the fourth quarter. Assignments will not be regraded!

• Late policy will be strictly followed. Classwork not submitted by the allocated time (except for those with documented accommodations) may be subject to a penalty. This includes “forgetting to submit work online.” 

• If absent on a quiz or test day, students are subject to a make-up version of the test that assesses the same skills but may appear in a different format. Students have one week to either make up or make arrangements to schedule the make up. If arrangements are not made within the week, the assessment will receive a full letter grade deduction for every week.

Homework policy?  Holidays? Vacation? Performances?   

There is NO SCHOOL POLICY on having a fixed homework schedule.  NOTE: I do try to LIMIT homework, usually to assigned readings OR to work that is unfinished in class.  I do reserve the right to issue homework as needed. 

Holidays?  Vacations?  Performances?  If a holiday or vacation is coming, I will try to AVOID assigning any homework or readings "immediately" before a holiday or vacation.  When I do assign homework or readings for homework, I will tend to assign assignments days, even weeks, earlier AND the due dates several days, or even weeks, later.    

PLEASE ALERT ME at richard.ehrlich@palmbeachschools.org to WHEN PERFORMANCES are happening in your departments.  I TRY TO WORK WITH YOUR PERFORMANCE SCHEDULES as well. 

NOTE: Lessons, updates, notes, assignments, etc. will be posted on the GOOGLE CLASSROOM, under the TAB at the top marked CLASSWORK.  Students should not rely the STREAM to keep track of class activities.  The AGENDA option on the STREAM may also change without due notice.  So, again, students should check the CLASSWORK tab each class for lessons, updates, notes, assignments, etc.   

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