Classroom/Grading Policies

Attendance:

➣ Tardies: All classes are consistent with the school's policy regarding tardies.

➣ Absences: You are responsible for making up missed work due to absences. Students are responsible for asking the teacher (at an appropriate time) what they missed as well as checking Google Classroom on their own time.

Writing:

➣ Use a #2 pencil or a dark blue or black pen for in-class writing. At home assignments may be typed or handwritten. Directions may vary, so be sure to always double check Google Classroom.

Grading:

➣ I grade homework and classwork assignments using a "Check System." All other assignments will be scaled based on given rubrics or checklists, which will be provided on Google Classroom.

Check System

• ✔++ = 100% (Exceptional effort, very thorough)

• ✔+ = 90% (Great effort, but missing something)

• ✔ = 80% (Good effort, but may have missed a few things)

• ✔- = 70% (Effort is there, but there may have been things missing or confusion)

• Below a ✔- will result in a 0% (which typically means the assignment is incomplete)

Percentage Grades

• 97 - 100% = A+

• 93 - 96% = A

• 90 - 92% = A-

• 87 - 89% = B+

• 83 - 86% = B

• 80 - 82% = B-

• 77 - 79% = C+

• 73 - 76% = C

• 70 - 72% = C-

• 60 - 69% = D

Electronics:

➣ All classroom policies align with Burnet Middle School policies regarding in-class electronics.

➣ Please turn off all electronics, including cell phones, and leave them in your backpack or at home (NOT YOUR POCKET). Any cell phone or electronic device on display will be sent to the office immediately, where you may retrieve it at the end of the school day.