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christina black
ELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
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Miss Black's Grading Policy

2008-2009

 

Grades will be calculated based upon the percentage of total points earned.   In a total points system, category titles such as “essay” and “test” are used for the purposes of record keeping and communication; there is no assigned value to each category.  Each assessment will have a point value ranging anywhere from 5 points to 500 points—all of which are combined into the total. 

 

à    Homework:                                                                                            

o        WILL NOT be accepted late when student is present.

o        Will be assigned nearly every night, including weekends.

o        May consist of reading, writing assignments, grammar, vocabulary, studying for a quiz or test.

à    Essays and Creative Writing Pieces:                                                             

o        Will be assigned with an accompanying RUBRIC!

o        Will go through multiple drafts.

o        Will be self-assessed by the student using the rubric throughout the writing process.

o        Will be stored in the writing folder.

à    Tests and Exams:                                                                                                           

o        Will conclude major units of study.

o        Will assess major unit objectives and solicit responses to essential questions.

à    Quizzes:                                                              

o        May be a SURPRISE—while most will be planned.

o        Are assessment tools and thus some will count (summative) and some will not (formative).

o        May be comprised of vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, literary terms, etc.

à    Participation:                                                                                         

o        Involves every facet of student performance.

o        Includes preparation for discussions and positive interaction with classmates.

o        Requires a willingness to share ideas and respond appropriately to multiple points of view.

o        Will be self-assessed periodically and negotiated between the student and teacher.

 

Make-up Work:  It is the student’s responsibility to see me and acquire the assignments he or she missed.  It is also the student’s responsibility to make up assignments in a timely manner.  If a student is absent one day, the homework assignment needs to be handed in within two days.  If a student has an unexcused absence on the day a major essay or project is due, the essay or project must still be turned in order to receive full credit.  If a student is absent for a longer period of time, we will arrange a schedule for the completion of the missed work.

If a student does not meet with me and assignments are missed as a result, the student will receive a zero for any missed assignments (including tests and quizzes).  Tests and quizzes need to be made up no later than a week from the student’s return.

 

Extra Help:  I will be available after school daily until 2:30 and later by appointment when necessary.  Students are expected to make an appointment with me in advance.