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Assessment Policy
ELA:
Tests are given at the end of every major concept. The frequency of tests will depend on the complexity of the topic. Two major tests will be given each quarter.
Review sheets/practice will always be assigned and reviewed prior to a test.
Quizzes will be given frequently, approximately every two to three weeks. Review sessions will take place in class.
Religion & Social Studies:
Chapter tests will be given approximately every two to three weeks depending on the length and difficulty of the chapter concepts. Study hints will be given the day before the assessment. These hints WILL NOT be posted online. Any student who is absent must ask a classmate for these hints.
Quizzes will be given based on vocabulary and/or chapter sections. No study hints will be given for quizzes.
Projects may be given. Rubrics will be handed out in advance.
Points will be deducted on all tests/quizzes/graded homework assignments for incomplete headings. Missing or incomplete names up to -10 points, Missing date -3 points, Missing class -2 points. No exceptions!
As per the student handbook, the breakdown for grading is as follows:
Summative assessments 45%
Quizzes 25%
Classwork/Participation 20%
Homework 10%
Homework Policy
Written homework is given nightly except on Fridays. Students are given time each class to copy homework into their planner. Homework assignments are also posted online for the week. The homework assignments written on the classroom board are the most accurate.
Homework will be reviewed daily. Missing homework will be notated by the teacher. Three missing homework assignments in one month (per subject) will result in detention.
Lateness Policy
Ten (10) points will be deducted from a graded assignment for each day of lateness. After the third day of lateness, the student will receive a grade of 0.
Students who are absent will not be penalized. However, once the assignments have been given upon the student's return, failure to hand them in will result in point deductions.
POINTS MAY ALSO BE DEDUCTED WHEN A STUDENT FAILS TO WRITE THEIR NAME ON GRADED ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS. STUDENTS MUST WRITE IN SCRIPT.
Discipline Policy
The students are expected to follow class and school rules at all times. Failure to do so will result in a STRIKE. Three strikes will result in afterschool detention. A disciplinary referral will be issued when a student has received their sixth strike. Detention will be served as well. The strike board will reset at the beginning of each month. Any student who repeatedly breaks the same rule will receive a disciplinary referral or detention without the issuance of a strike.
Demerits are not issued in this grade level. Disciplinary referrals will be issued for any infraction stated in the planner.
Please email me at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.