Grading Policy It is the student’s responsibility to keep track of his/her grade and to schedule a time before/after school or during IE time to meet with Ms. Taylor if he/she has any questions about his/her grade. Throughout the semester, there will be many opportunities to earn points through: a weekly participation grade, warm ups, vocabulary, quizzes, tests, homework, in-class writing assignments, major assignments, as well as random binder checks. Although attendance does not factor into the student's grade, it will greatly influence the quality of work produced. Many of our classes will be discussion based and although assignments can be made up, it will be difficult to supplement the classroom experience.
Grades will be calculated using a total points system. The final exam is worth 10% of the student’s final grade. Each marking period is worth 30% of the student’s final grade. Grades will be assessed through a variety of assignments, including participation, homework, quizzes, tests, and writing assignments.
Parents and students are encouraged to check PowerStudent on a regular basis to monitor and be aware of student progress in English 9 and 10. Log-in information can be obtained through the Counseling Office.
Grades will be determined based upon school’s percentage-based grading scale. Grades will be updated on PowerSchool weekly.
Late work: Late work is not accepted, unless extenuating circumstances have been discussed before the due date. Late work constitutes as anything turned in after the first five minutes of class. Weekly agendas will be distributed at the beginning of the week and posted on the class website.
Work missed due to an excused absence must be made up within 3 days upon return. The student is to initiate necessary arrangements the first day back to school. I/E Time is an excellent time to seek the teacher out and find out what has been missed. Papers distributed in class while a student is absent are in the marked folders in the front of the room and are the responsibility of the student to collect and complete. If a student knows he/she is going to be absent ahead of time, he/she should make the arrangements to turn work in and collect new work.