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Academic PoliciesDownload any of these documents in Adobe PDF or MS Word formats Student performance will be graded on examinations, homework, activities, and in-class participation/courtesy. Return to Class Policies Contents Handouts and homework for each chapter will be turned in on the day of the chapter’s examination. It is the student’s responsibility to keep and organize this material until it is turned in. Late homework will be graded lower unless accompanied by a letter from a guardian giving a satisfactory explanation. Activity Reports are due two days after the activity is completed. Homework/Activity Reports more than 1 week late cannot be turned in or made up! Return to Class Policies Contents New to this year are assignments to be completed on the Internet. The advantage of doing assignments this way is that the student gets instant feedback on the correctness of the submitted answers; The problems presented will be virtually identical to the problems presented in the textbook. Web assignments may be done on any web browser, at home, school, or library. Return to Class Policies Contents Scoring is done through a standards-based system. Students must show
Effort is shown by the homework submitted and verbal responses to Review Day questions. The homework need not be completely correct, but the student must show an honest attempt to answer each question. On Review Day the student must give correct answers and demonstrate understanding of the principles behind the answers Proficiency is shown by attaining a minimum score on the chapter’s examination. Return to Class Policies Contents If a student does not meet the proficiency standard on the initial exam, they may take as many retests as needed while the class is studying the next two chapters in order to meet the standard.
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Grading is based upon class participation, homework, review questions, activities, and examinations.
Late Homework/Assignments
The progress report/report card grade will be calculated based upon the percentage of standards completed.
Return to Class Policies Contents Progress reports will be issued on the day after each exam. These reports are to be taken home and signed by parents the day they are received. They will be checked in class the next school day. Successful return of a signed progress report is part of the student’s homework grade. Return to Class Policies Contents
Never give your homework to another student! At a minimum students found cheating or permitting others to cheat will be given a grade of zero even if all you are doing is letting someone copy your homework! Return to Class Policies Contents Students who are absent are responsible for work missed. Students will be given an examination schedule for the entire semester. Homework for each chapter is due on the examination date. If a student misses an activity or examination, the student may request a make-up examination. If the request is made within a week of the missed test. If a student chooses to miss an examination, that student is still responsible for handing in the corresponding homework assignment. It is the responsibility of the student to keep track of assignments. The teacher does not issue reminders. Fifteen (15) absences will result in automatic failure. Return to Class Policies Contents Students in high school are expected to behave in a responsible manner. Students are not to act in any manner that interferes with their learning or the learning of others. Students will arrive in class prepared to work. Students are to follow teacher instructions promptly. Observance of classroom rules is a major part of the Participation/Courtesy grade. Return to Class Policies Contents download documents
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