Mrs. Authement’s Grading Policy

GRADED WORK --Various assignments are worth varying point values, but assignments will include activities such as: reading log entries; vocabulary; spelling; skills tests and quizzes; special projects and presentations; homework and classwork participation; grammar lessons; writing lessons; journal averages; Reading Counts program participation; and participation in  daily silent reading. Students should never throw away graded work. All work must be turned in on time. Any work not turned in will be recorded as a zero in the grade book.

Grading Scale

A = 92-100

B = 83 - 91

C = 74 - 82

D = 65 - 73

F = 64 or below

 

Reading grades will be weighted in the following manner:

20% Exam grade

20% Reading counts (reading logs, silent reading participation, RC test scores)

60% Classwork/Homework/Tests/Quizzes

**Please note that at interim time the average of grades will only add up to 80% due to the fact that exams have not been taken or recorded.

***Please also note that at interim time the Reading Counts portion of the grade may not include the RC test scores since the deadline for reading points is at the end of the 9 weeks. It is important that students are participating and completing reading logs, and that points will be met by the deadline.

English, Decoding, and SOS grades will be weighted in the following manner:

20% Exam grade

80% Classwork(Homework, Tests and Quizzes)

**Please note that at interim time the average of grades will only add up to 80% due to the fact that exams have not been recorded.

MRS. AUTHEMENT’S CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

ARRIVAL You are expected to get your supplies ready and be in your seat by the tardy bell. It would be wise during this time to write down the homework assignment listed on the board and/or take note of what the day’s activities will be.

SEATING Sit only in your assigned seat. The seating chart will change at least once each nine weeks to allow all students to sit in different locations in the room. If you have special needs, please let me know this before I make the seating arrangement.

VISITORS When someone comes to the door, you are expected to stay seated and work quietly until I can return to teaching.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Whenever announcements are being made, everyone is to be absolutely quiet so all may hear what is being said. If someone calls into the classroom on the intercom, only the teacher is to respond.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS When I am absent, all classroom procedures are to be followed as usual. Assigned work will be checked upon my return. I expect the substitute to be treated with the utmost respect and I will promptly deal with any misbehavior upon my return.

FIRE ALARM Remain calm and quiet. Stand up in the row next to your desk. I will walk to the door and direct each row to exit, starting with the row closest to the door. Be sure to stay in a single, straight line because other classes will be evacuating at the same time. Remain with your class at all times. I will check roll on the field.

ABSENCES/MAKE-UP WORK It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to find out what work you missed, make it up, and turn it in to me. This includes both classwork and homework assignments. All assignments will be posted in the assignment notebook located on the white board. Ask me for tests or worksheets that do not appear in the accompanying folder.

EXTRA CREDIT Students will occasionally be given extra credit assignments throughout the year. Individual bonus point assignments will NOT be provided, so plan accordingly and take advantage of those points offered.

HALL PASSES You are expected to go to the restroom and conduct personal errands before school, during lunch, and between classes. Please adhere to this. You can not learn if you are not in class.

GRADED WORK -Various assignments are worth varying point values, but assignments will include: reading log entries; vocabulary; spelling; skills tests and quizzes; homework and classwork participation; grammar lessons; writing lessons; journal averages; Reading Counts program participation; and preparation for daily silent reading. Students should never throw away graded work. All work must be turned in on time. Any work not turned in will be recorded as a zero in the grade book.

DISMISSAL Please remain seated until the bell rings. The teacher, not the bell, dismisses the class. Do not pack up until told to do so.

GENERAL PROCEDURES REGARDING CLASSWORK / HOMEWORK

1. All assignments are to be done in pencil, or black or blue ink. Papers will not be graded if in another color.

2. When you finish an assignment, it is to be placed in the grade me tray on the teacher’s desk.

3. The proper school heading is posted on the wall. If you forget to put your name on your paper, it will not be graded. If you use an incorrect or incomplete heading or do not label the assignment, there will be a grade penalty.

4. Work that is late will be penalized 10 points (for every 100 points) every day that it is late. If you are absent on a due date, the assignment is due the day you return.

5. If an assignment is not legible or done in non-standard English, it will be returned for you to redo before it is graded.

6. If you finish your work early, you may sit quietly and read a book, draw a picture, or work on an assignment for another class. Please do not disturb those still working.

CLASSROOM RULES

1. Listen when others are talking.

2. Follow directions.

3. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

4. Complete work without disturbing others.

5. Speak respectfully to others.

REWARDS

1. Cane Cash (Can be used for homework pass, change of seating, etc…)

2. Free Time

3. Computer Game Time

4. Prize Drawings (probably on a weekly basis)

5. Other rewards can be suggested by students. Every effort will be made to accommodate reasonable, affordable suggestions.

CONSEQUENCES

1. Verbal Warning.

2. Parent/Guardian Contact.

3. Detention/Punish work.

4. Office Referral.

MATERIALS

• 3 ring binder OR 3 prong pocket folder with looseleaf
• 1 marbled composition book
• Blue or black ink pens
• Red pen for correcting
• Highlighter-any color
• Colored pencils
• Looseleaf – at ALL times

**Please replenish supplies throughout the year.

CONTACTS

Parents may contact me by sending a note to school, calling the school (875-7501), or e-mailing me at anne.authement@stpsb.org. My teacher web page address is http://TeacherWeb.com/LA/FontainebleauJrHighSchool/AnneAuthement/, which can also be found on the school’s website at any time.