Class Rules and Grading

Classroom Rules and Grading Policy

Frau Mahon

2009-2010

1.      Show respect at all times.

2.    Come to class prepared. 

This includes your notebook, book, pen or pencil and homework.   If you come unprepared for class this will reflect negatively in your participation grade.

3.    Keep the classroom clean.

4.    No food/drink.

5.    Be on time- or have a late pass.

6.    Students must raise hand to leave their seat (for any reason).

7.    Stay in your seat until the teacher dismisses you.

Grading Policy:

Your grade is based on tests, quizzes, homework, participation, presentations and projects.  Each assignment will be worth a designated number of points.

Approximate point values:

Test                 75-150

Quiz                 20-50

Project             20-100

Presentation      20-100

Homework         10-20

Participation      10-20

To calculate your grade:  total points earned/total points possible

Example:   Kevin earned 450 points out of 500 possible.  He has a 90%.

NO late homework assignments are accepted.  Homework must be handed in/shown at the beginning of class or no credit is given.  It will be recorded as a zero.  Projects/presentations which are done late will receive -10 points per day.

Missing Class:

Should you miss class for any reason it is YOUR responsibility to find out what assignment/notes were given.  You are also responsible for handing in work that was checked when you were absent.

·        For each day you are absent you have ONE day to make up missed homework.

·        TESTS/QUIZZES- Tests and quizzes are to be made up during 10^th period.  You have 4 days upon your return to make up missed quizzes/tests.  After the fourth day you receive -20 points per day.

Notebook Quiz:

There will be at least one notebook quiz UNANNOUNCED each quarter.  You will NEED to use your notes/handouts to answer questions.  Although notebooks are not collected you are required to have one and bring it with you everyday to class.

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