While projects are a way to demonstrate your learning, it is expected that the students will develop and pursuit their own interests and curiosities in these courses.
Accepting Challenges Together
Marks for Final Report
(Note: Participation is HOW you complete the projects/discussions/all activities in class and demonstrate you can use the tools safely, as well as your effort in the process, ie. planning, critical thinking in decision making, team work etc.)
Rubrics
Most of your projects will be marked based on the following rubric (unless otherwise stated):
A- 90%: Excellent finish, precision and attention to details. Almost flawless. Creative and challenging design (when applicable).
B- 80%: Good finish and precision. Slightly flawed but made with care. Creative and challenging design (when applicable).
C- 65%: Satisfactory finish and precision. Multiple mistakes. Made with lack of care and attention to detail but the project is completed. Unimaginative and uninspiring design (when applicable).
D- 50%: Less than satisfactory finish and no precision or incomplete project. Unimaginative and uninspiring design (when applicable).
F- 0~30%: Incomplete project.
Your marks on your report card may show the following:
Rules/Laws/Policies VS Attitudes
Tardiness
Students must be in their classroom before the beginning of each period
or they will be marked “late”. Students who are frequently late
may be required to make up the time at the teacher’s discretion.
Attendance
Attendance is recorded at the beginning of each class.
If you are late please make it known to Mr. Zhuang discreetly before the period ends or
you'll be marked as absent.
It is expected that all student work be original and appropriately sourced (student identifies when
work is not their original idea and appropriately cites the original source). Any student work that is not
cited appropriately may be determined to be plagiarized.
Assignments
It is the student’s responsibility to have assignments completed on time.
If absent, find out what the assignment was and hand it in the following class.
Marks may be deducted for late and/or incomplete work.
(For More Please See HWSS Code of Conduct and SD43 Policy 17)
Lab/Shop & Computer Use
Absolutely NO Food & Drinks!
Except Water
Cell phones/Smart phones/ -pads/ -pods/etc. may be major distractions to instruction, discussion & staying on tasks. Please turn them off and store them in your bag (not your pocket) when instructed.
Online/Computer Game Sites & Social Networking Sites (under the discretion of Mr. Z or the responsible teacher)
Earphones & Music (under the discretion of Mr. Z or the responsible teacher)
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Rules for Mr. Zhuang
I listen to one person at a time
I listen to students who raise their hands
I teach when there are no disruptions
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