Major Assessments 45%

Tests: Tests are always announced with a study guide provided in advance.  There will be a summative test at the end of each unit of study.  

Projects:  Throughout the year students will be completing a variety of projects.  The projects may be assigned as independent, with a partner, or with a group.  These assignments will be accompanied by a rubric.

Minor Assessments 35%

Writing/Inquiry: Throughout the year students will be writing in a variety of ways including inquiry assignments, quick writes, and constructed responses.

Quizzes: Each unit of study will begin with a unit vocabulary quiz.  Study guides will be provided and students will have one week to study for the quiz. 

Daily Work 20%

Classwork: Classwork may be individual or completed in a group.  There are times when classwork will be finished at home.

Homework: When homework is assigned it typically will be scored on effort and completion versus “correctness”.

It is the student's responsibility to turn in make-up work by the make-up due date.  If a student fails to turn in make-up work on time, points will be deducted in accordance with the late work policy.

In the case of electronic assignments, it is the student's responsibility to notify the teacher via email that the assignment was turned in.  This step is crucial as I do not receive notifications that assignments are turned in.  Failure to notify the teacher will result in a late penalty or a zero.

This Late Work Policy is designed to provide a fair and consistent framework for addressing late assignments and projects. I believe that punctuality and responsibility are important skills for students to develop as they prepare for higher education and their future careers. This policy outlines the guidelines and consequences for submitting late work, while also providing students with opportunities for support and improvement.

Policy Guidelines

Submission Deadline:

• All assignments and projects are expected to be submitted by their respective deadlines, as communicated by the teacher.

• It is the responsibility of the student to be aware of and adhere to the due dates.  All electronic assignments are due by 8:00 am.  Anything submitted thereafter will be considered late.

Late Work Categories:

• Late work will be categorized into two groups: excused and unexcused.

  1. 1. 1. • Excused late work refers to situations where a student has a legitimate reason for missing the deadline, such as illness, family emergencies, or other circumstances approved by the teacher.

• Students and a guardian must notify the teacher as soon as possible if the student is unable to meet a deadline for an excused reason.

• Excused late work will be accepted without penalty so long as the Absence Policy is followed.

• Unexcused late work refers to situations where a student fails to meet a deadline without a legitimate reason or without prior communication with the teacher.

  1. 1. 1. • Unexcused late work will be subject to penalties.

Penalties for Unexcused Late Work:

• Late assignments will be accepted within 24 hours of the original due date and the student's grade will be deducted by 50.

• After 24 hours the assignment will not be accepted, and the student will receive a grade of zero.

Make-Up Opportunities:

• Students can use WIN class (period 7) to come to my room to complete make up work.

Parental Communication:

• Parents or guardians can stay informed of late work issues through regular check-ins on the student's PowerSchool account.

• Parental involvement is encouraged in addressing late work concerns to provide support and motivation for the student.

Electronic Submissions:

• Students must communicate with the teacher via email when electronic late work has been submitted.

Exceptions

Exceptions to this policy may be granted on a case-by-case basis, with the discretion of the teacher and school administration, depending on the unique circumstances.