Course grades will be based on the following:
graded video quizzes (40%);
written quizzes and course surveys (25%);
discussion forum posts and peer responses (35%);
Initial post to the weekly discussion are due.
Peer replies to the weekly discussion are due. Graded video quizzes and written content quizzes are due.
All assignment deadlines are listed in the Canvas Calendar and the Syllabus Course Summary. The late policies below apply only to properly submitted assignments. To provide limited flexibility while maintaining course progress, certain assignments include built-in grace periods, as outlined below.
Video and Module Quizzes: 48-hour Grace Period
Graded video quizzes and module quizzes include a built-in 48-hour grace period. During this time, submissions are accepted with a deduction of 1 percent per hour after the deadline. This structure supports timely submission while providing limited flexibility when unexpected situations arise.
Collaborative Discussions: No Grace Period
Discussions are an exception to the late work policy. Because students cannot view classmates’ posts until they submit their own initial post, timely participation is essential for meaningful discussion and interaction.
To earn credit for a discussion assignment, you must submit your initial post by the original Thursday deadline and complete the required peer replies by the Sunday deadline. Late posts are not accepted for credit. This applies to both initial posts and peer replies.
Discussions are open for at least 8 days, so you have time to plan ahead. Please post early to avoid last-minute stress or technical problems.
If extenuating or emergency circumstances prevent you from participating by the deadline, contact me as soon as possible with documentation. Getting called into work, last-minute technical problems, or forgetting about the deadline are not considered extenuating circumstances. No submissions can be accepted after the discussion forum closes on Sunday night.
Plan accordingly and prioritize the timely completion of these collaborative assignments.
Letter grades are assigned as follows. The interpretation of each grade, with its value in grade points per semester unit, can be found in the Pierce College General Catalog. Borderline grades are considered on an individual basis.
A (>90%)
B (80-89%)
C (70-79%)
D (60-69%)
F (<60%).