5th Grade General Policies

Dear Parents and Guardians,

     In an effort to better serve our 5th grade community, we have 
established several common policies that each teacher will follow.  However, 
keep in mind that since each teacher has his or her unique instructional 
style, as well as a diverse and distinct group of students, these policies 
may vary slightly.

•	Weighted Grades
Course work for students is divided into the categories shown below.  The 
overall value, or “weight” of the grade depends on the category it falls in.

Categories
Homework:  
10%

Daily Work/Quizzes:  
40% 

Projects/Assessments:  
50%

•	Make-up Work for Absences:
As per school policy, students may have 2 days for every excused absence to 
turn in work. 

NOTE: Students will be given their work upon their return to school.  This 
includes absences reported in advance.

•	Late Work:
Students have no more than 1 week to turn in late assignments. Points will 
be deducted from the work, and may vary by teacher.

•	Corrections:
For grades less than 70% only, students have the option of correcting the 
work and resubmitting it with an error analysis form that will be given to 
them.