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Please note: You may continue to use this page type if you desire. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p><FONT size=5> <H1 style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Assignments and Grades<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H1><?xml:namespace prefix = u1 /><u1:p></u1:p> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic"><u1:p><o:p><SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"></u1:p> </SPAN></o:p></SPAN></U></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic">Percentages</SPAN></U></B><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">:</SPAN></U></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"> <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City w:st="on"><?xml:namespace prefix = u2 /><u2:City u3:st="on">Reading</st1:City></u2:City>: <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>20% <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><u2:City u3:st="on"><u2:place u3:st="on">Reading</st1:place></st1:City></u2:place></u2:City> Counts <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><u1:p></u1:p> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 2.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.75in; tab-stops: list 9.0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>20% 9 weeks exam<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 2.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.75in; tab-stops: list 9.0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>60% all other assignments<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><u1:p></u1:p> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.75in; tab-stops: list 9.0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.75in; tab-stops: list 9.0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>English:<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>20% 9 weeks exam<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><u1:p></u1:p> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 2.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.75in; tab-stops: list 9.0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>80% all other assignments<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><u1:p></u1:p> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic">Points</SPAN></U></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">: <u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.75in; tab-stops: list 9.0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>The number of points each assignment is worth will weight the grades. For example, a test may be worth 100 points, while a homework assignment may be worth 25 points.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><u1:p></u1:p> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic">Grades</SPAN></U></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">: <u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.75in; tab-stops: list 9.0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Your nine weeks grades will consist of tests, quizzes, Reading Counts, reading logs, the organization of your binder, DOL & journals, formal writing assignments, class work, homework, spelling, vocabulary and participation.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><u1:p></u1:p> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic">Tests & Quizzes</SPAN></U></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">: <u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.75in; tab-stops: list 9.0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>For each unit you will have a test, which are worth 100 points each. I do give pop-quizzes, so stay on top of your work.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><u1:p></u1:p> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic">Reading Counts</SPAN></U></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">: <u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Your grade will consist of achieving half of your Reading Counts points at the mid-term and for achieving the total Reading Counts points at the end of the term. The other part of the 20% will be for completing your Reading Log and participation.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic">Reading Logs</SPAN></U></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">: <u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.75in; tab-stops: list 9.0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>You will keep track of which books you read, as well as a summary of each. These will be checked every two weeks and are worth 10 points each.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><u1:p></u1:p> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic">Binder</SPAN></U></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">: <u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.75in; tab-stops: list 9.0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>You must have a binder for all of your class work that includes 7 dividers. You must keep your binder neat and organized. </SPAN></P> <P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.75in; tab-stops: list 9.0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P><u1:p> <P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list 9.0pt"><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic">Journals/DOL</SPAN></U></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">: <u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.75in; tab-stops: list 9.0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>You must have a separate marbleized notebook for your journals. You will be given a book containing all of your DOL. These will stay in the classroom at all times.<u1:p></u1:p> You will also be graded on participation.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.75in; tab-stops: list 9.0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic">Formal Writing Assignments:</SPAN></U></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic"> </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.75in; tab-stops: list 9.0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>You will have a number of different written assignments throughout the year. These will all be weighted differently.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><u1:p></u1:p> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.75in; tab-stops: list 9.0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic">Class work</SPAN></U></B><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"> & <SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic">Homework</SPAN>:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></B></P><u1:p></u1:p> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.75in; tab-stops: list 9.0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>This will be taken up periodically during the year and graded. Each assignment will be worth a different<SPAN style="COLOR: fuchsia"> </SPAN>amount.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><u1:p></u1:p> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.75in; tab-stops: list 9.0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic">Spelling & Vocabulary</SPAN></U></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic">:<u1:p></u1:p> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Spelling and vocabulary words will be given within the DOL and you will have a test once a week on both. Tests are<SPAN style="COLOR: fuchsia"> </SPAN>worth 100 points each. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><u1:p></u1:p> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Extra Credit:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></B></P> <P class=MsoBodyTextIndent2 style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia">You receive extra credit by turning in your passes from the 9 weeks, using cane cash for particular assignments and by turning in a parent-signed copy of your grades weekly.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"></u1:p></FONT></o:p></P> Or, would you like to view and optionally restore one of these previous versions? 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