Weighted Grading
Accelerated Reader* 10% Assignments 35%
Projects & Assessments 50% Participation 5*
*Quarter 1 Goal: 10 AR Points *Q2 Goal: 11 AR Points *Q3 Goal: 12 AR Points *Q4 Goal: 13 AR Points
📚 Accelerated Reader “Above and Beyond” Policy
Baseline Requirement: Every student must earn 10 AR points for the 1st quarter, 11 points for the 2nd quarter, 12 points for the third quarter, and 13 points for the fourth quarter from independent reading.
Above and Beyond: Students who earn more than the required amount of AR points will earn extra credit.
💡 Notes: This policy is optional -- students who meet the quarterly point goal are on track and doing exactly what is expected.
Week of August 31- September 4
Monday: Esperanza Rising: Historical Context & Theme | HW: Read 15 min
Tuesday: Theme Activities | HW: Read 15 min
Wednesday: Library | HW: Read for AR
Thursday: Reading Ch. 1924-Las Uvas, Complete Sequence Chain & Vocab | HW: Read 15 min; 1924/Las Uvas WS due Monday
Friday: Esperanza Rising Ch. 3 Las Papayas| HW: Read 15 min
Week of August 24 - August 28
Monday: No School
Tuesday: No School
Wednesday: First Day Activities | HW: Read 15min; Reading Survey due Friday
Thursday: Teamwork Escape Room| HW: Read 15 min
Friday: Escape Room Reflection; Library| HW: Read 15 min