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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.