Daily work/Homework= 50%

Expect 8-9 daily grades to comprise 50% of the grade average each marking period

Major work/Projects= 50%

Expect 2-3 major grades to comprise 50% of the grade average each marking period

*EXTRA CREDIT IS PREDETERMINED AND AVAILABLE ONCE PER MARKING PERIOD*

Teachers have already planned extra credit work to ensure it shows mastery of skills being worked on in the class. Students will be notified well in advance of extra credit opportunities and should take advantage of these opportunities; others will not be afforded.

Late Work Policy

• Daily and Major work that is one block late will be graded up to a 70.*

• Daily and Major work that is more than one block late will be graded up to a 50.*

• After 5 days, the teacher is no longer required to accept assignments.*

With this in mind, remember that in the real world, extensions are available! If you are struggling to get your work completed in a timely manner, please schedule a time to meet with your teacher and discuss your options. We are here to help you succeed, and if that means needing a bit of extra time, most of the time we are happy to accommodate. Please note that extensions are at teacher’s discretion and may be turned down if students are found to be taking advantage of the grace extended. *aspects of late work policy to teacher discretion*

Course Re-do/Re-test Policy

For failed assignments, the teacher may provide the opportunity for re-doing/re-testing for a maximum of 70 points on the assignment; the student must take the initiative to retake the assignment/test. Only one opportunity to re-do/re-test will be offered for any single assignment.

Opportunities are provided to address re-doing/re-testing through one or more of the following methods:

• A different version of the assignment/test (Most commonly used)

• Assignment/Test corrections which include written rationales supporting all corrected answers;

• Revision within the writing process;

• Demonstration of mastery of material through a medium other than the written test, such as oral proof of mastery, if an alternative medium of assessment is possible and appropriate.

What does one need to do in order to be able to re-do/re-test?

• Complete homework/assignments by their due dates (this includes reading assignments)

• Attend tutorials

• Complete unit study guides or reviews, if any are assigned

Timelines

Re-doing/Re-testing must be completed no later than five school days after the assignment grade is posted, or before the date of the summative assessment in the case of a daily/homework assignment, and for a grade no greater than a 70. (Multiple tutorial opportunities will be available before due date.)

Only one re-do/re-test may be taken per failing assignment/test grade for a maximum high score of 70. If the re-do/re-test is failed, the higher grade of the two assignments/tests will be recorded.