Students are graded on based on the knowledge of content and application of 21st century skills. Assignments are weighted with points based on the amount of information covered and time it takes to complete. The same follows for tests and quizzes.
Tests/quizzes - Everything in class builds on each other so students need to pay attention each day, take notes, and participate. This will ensure that come test time, students are not overwhelmed. Tests are announced in advance with plenty of study time and time to come in for review help if needed. Study guides/notes will be shared as well. There are not usually test retakes, so studying, coming in for help, and asking questions ahead of time is suggested.
Extra Credit - Extra credit is given at the teacher’s discretion and is very limited.
Quarter grades are a measure of students' learning and not based on how much extra credit a student can do the week before report cards are sent home.
Late work - Late work may be accepted but it is not accepted for an in definite amount of time. Most assignments will only be accepted up to a week after the due date. Late points will be deducted. ONCE AN ASSIGNMENT TURNS TO A ZERO IN THE GRADE BOOK, IT IS TOO LATE. This is an 8th grade team policy.
Tests/quizzes - Everything in class builds on each other so students need to pay attention each day, take notes, and participate. This will ensure that come test time, students are not overwhelmed. Tests are announced in advance with plenty of study time and time to come in for review help if needed. Study guides/notes will be shared as well. There are not usually test retakes, so studying, coming in for help, and asking questions ahead of time is suggested.
Extra Credit - Extra credit is given at the teacher’s discretion and is very limited.
Quarter grades are a measure of students' learning and not based on how much extra credit a student can do the week before report cards are sent home.
Late work - Late work may be accepted but it is not accepted for an in definite amount of time. Most assignments will only be accepted up to a week after the due date. Late points will be deducted. ONCE AN ASSIGNMENT TURNS TO A ZERO IN THE GRADE BOOK, IT IS TOO LATE. This is an 8th grade team policy.