ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES • Homework is assigned regularly but only checked or graded periodically. These checks are usually unannounced so it is in your best interest to complete every assignment to the best of your ability. Most homework assignments are somewhat graded based on effort and whether or not it is completed. Assignments should be turned into the teacher in the manner specified. Do not email an assignment that was to be handed-in unless you have received permission. • Work that is turned in LATE is NOT encouraged! Late work will be given a MAXIMUM of 50% of the total points allowed (unless you were absent on the day it was assigned). The actual number of points awarded is based on the quality of the work and degree of tardiness. • Tests and Quizzes. Quizzes may be given on any day and there will occasionally be unannounced quizzes! Tests will be announced at least three school days in advance. • Binders are required and should be organized with tabs. Each unit should be separated from others and paperwork is to be hole-punched in chronological order. These may be checked periodically for a homework grade. • Enrichment activities will be offered periodically. These assignments are designed to be difficult to challenge those who are able and willing to attempt them. These assignments may earn extra points toward the class grade. However, do NOT rely on extra credit to earn the grade you seek! Put your best effort forth on all assignments! • Submitted work lacking best effort may be returned to the student with a grade of “Redo.” A “Redo” may be redone and resubmitted the following school-day for partial credit (approximately 70%). The teacher will consider any redo requests made by a student. If one school day has passed and the student has not resubmitted the “Redo” assignment, he will earn the original grade. • Mastery Learning. Occasionally your teacher will offer the class, or individuals in the class, an opportunity to re-take a quiz or test. It is your choice to participate in the re-take. Your final score will usually consist of an average of the two test scores or by some other calculation that shall be explained to you by your teacher in advance. • Academic Integrity. It is very important that each student take pride in his own work and that he creates his own work without plagiarism or academic dishonesty. If a student is involved in a breach of academic integrity, he shall earn a zero on the related assignment, his parents will notified, and he will be referred to the Dean of Students for further considerations.