Grades
Grading Scale
A 95-100
A- 90-94
B 85-89
B- 80-84
C 75-
79
C- 70-74
D 65-69
F 64 and below
Categories Weight
Spelling 25%
Grammar 25%
Reading 25%
Writing 25%
Tests
There will be a test at the end of Chapter we complete. We also will give a
pre-test, mid-year test, and end-year test to assess progress in the area
covered.
Quizzes
There will be quizzes in the areas of grammar and writing. These will be
announced ahead of time.
Homework Policy for Daily Work
Homework that is 1-2 days late will be graded as 70%.
Homework that is 3 or more days late will be graded as 50%.
Any homework not turned in becomes a zero.
Students who have an excused absence due to illness will have two days to
make up a missed homework assignment (without penalty) for every one day
absent.
Notebook/Supplies
Students are required to bring their book, notebook and journal book to
class everyday. Basic supplies such as paper, pencil, pen, and highlighter
should be with the student daily.
Classroom Rules and Procedures
Classroom Rules
All students are expected to:
Be caring—no put downs; use listening skills
Be responsible—bring supplies to class each day, including agenda book; be
on
time; be prepared
Use best effort
Tardy Policy
A student is tardy if he/she is not in his/her assigned seat and ready to
work with his/her class required supplies, including agenda book, when the
teacher begins class. After the class begins, if a student needs to leave
the
classroom for any unexcused reason (such as going back to a locker for
forgotten materials) it will be counted as a tardy.
Procedure for Entering Classroom
Make sure you have all necessary supplies:
Enter room quietly.
Sharpen your pencil(s) before class begins.
Write the agenda down in your planner.
Procedure for Exiting Classroom
Copy homework assignment.
Clean up work area.
Pick up all of your belongings.
Exit room in an orderly fashion.
