Grading Policies

Mrs. Edmonds' Weighted Grades for Science:
25% Classwork
20% Labs 
15% Projects
30% Tests & Quizzes
10% Homework

NOTE:  Although Homework only counts for 10%, it is a very important way to 
prepare for success in my class.  I strategically assign homework that will 
help you with Classwork, Labs & Projects, and Tests & Quizzes.  I have found 
that students that complete less than 75% of the Homework generally place 
themselves in academic difficulty and with attention problems because they 
are not prepared for Classwork.  
     Imagine going to work on a major construction project if you have not 
even looked at the plans.  
     Imagine if I dropped my car off and asked you to fix it without a hint 
of the problem.
     HOMEWORK IS A VALUABLE LEARNING TOOL AND IN SCIENCE IT IS A KEY TO 
SUCCESS!  JUST DO IT!!!


DO YOUR HOMEWORK!  

REMEMBER THE WAY IT IS GRADED DEPENDS ON:
COMPLETE
ON-TIME (in class at the beginning of the class on the day it is due!)
DONE TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY
LATE HOMEWORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR CREDIT!  I will note that you did 
make it up but you will not earn points for it.

MAKEUP WORK - CT Technical High School policy is that students have two days 
after an absence to submit make up work.  I will adhere strictly to this 
policy because it is too hard with our cycles to make up work if you fall 
too far behind.  If you are out of school on a field trip please see me for 
makeup classwork.