Grading Policy for Grades 7-8:
· 20% of Marking Period Grade is made up quizzes.
o There is a quiz given every week
o Graded homework assignments count as quiz grades
o Homework is assigned every day
o No late homework accepted unless for an excused absence
o Homework pass is good for 3 assignments
§ Students may use HW pass at will, this gives them credit for HW without having to do the assignment
§ HW pass may not be used on graded assignments or projects
· 20% of Marking Period Grade is made up of class work and participation
o Deductions are given for:
· Not being prepared (i.e. missing book, notebook, workbook, pen, etc)
· Not following directions
· Disruptive behavior
· Not completing class work
· 40% of Marking Period Grade is made up of assessments
o Chapter Tests are given about 1x a month
o Oral Presentations and Written Assignments are also given 1-2 a trimester
o Deductions are made for late work
Grading Policy for Grade 6:
· 40% of Marking Period Grade is made up Assessments.
o Quizzes are shorter tests
o Tests and Quizzes have equal weight
o Graded homework assignments count as quiz grades
o Oral Presentations and Written Assignments are also given 1-2 a trimester
· 30% of Marking Period Grade is made up of Homework
o Homework is checked every day it is assigned
o No late homework accepted unless for an excused absence
· 30% of Marking Period Grade is made up of class work and participation
§ Deductions are given for:
· Not being prepared (i.e. missing book, notebook, workbook, pen, etc)
· Not following directions
· Disruptive behavior
· Not completing class work