Some answers to commonly asked questions by students and parents about classroom policies and expectations.
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What is your grading policy?
Each student's grade consists of three parts: homework/classwork, quizzes, and tests/projects.
Homework/classwork = 20% of grade
Quizzes for 35%
Tests/projects for 45%.
Homework/classwork will be graded for completion. Quizzes and tests will be graded based on accuracy.
What is your homework policy?
Written homework will not be given every night, however we will be reading quite a lot. I advise setting aside 20-30 minutes each day for reading. Written homework is due during class on its assigned day.
Homework handed in a day late will be marked down one letter grade, two days late - two letter grades, three days late - three letter grades. A 50 will be given to homework that is a week late. No work will be accepted after 5 school days (1 school week).
Homework not done will be graded as a zero.
What if I am absent?
Students are responsible to make up work missed during an absence. You are given a day for each absent day to make up the work. Tests and quizzes can be arranged for a time that meets everyone's schedules. If you are out I suggest you check the "What Did We Do Today" page first then the "Homework" page. These are updated usually by 5-6PM each day (check the date and time at the bottom of my webpage to see if I have updated it). You can also email me.
Is help available?
During remote instruction there is an afternoon help period on the schedule. Email me with questions or concerns (seriously!). When we return to in school classes I arrive at school about 7:45 daily and am in my classroom after school until 4:30PM unless otherwise posted. Take advantage of this time for make-up work or help with any assignment.
What do I need for class?
During our remote start a way to the internet with a camera and microphone so we can chat. Even though this is really for in school, a binder with plenty of paper for notes that will be shared between World History and ELA, a pen or pencil, and your agenda book to write down assignments would also be a good thing to have right away so you can get in the habit of using them.