Homework/Grading (All Grades)

Percentages are used for graded work and progress reports.

All work is to be handed in on time. Work that is handed in one day late will receive a 20 percentage point reduction in the grade. If the assignment is still unfinished the next school day, it receives a grade of zero but will still be done. The teacher will notify parents.

If the work is still not completed, it will be treated as a disciplinary action. (See the discipline section.)

Responsibilities

The teacher:

It is the responsibility of the teacher to:

1.   plan well in advance a proper amount of quality work for students to accomplish which will enhance their learning of the objectives being taught.

2.   give clear instruction with precise expectations and due dates included.

3.   grade and review completed assignments with students within an appropriate time frame.

The parents:

It is the responsibility of the parents to:

1. assist their child in getting organized so that an appropriate time and place for study in the home is provided.

The student:

It is the responsibility of the student to:

1. daily keep an accurate accounting of assigned work.

2. properly complete the assignments on time.

3. keep all papers, tests, notes, and other documents properly organized and stored for future reference as directed by his/her teacher.

Grades are issued at the end of every term.  Grade reports are  available online following the end of a term for grades K through eight.

 In grades three through eight, midterm progress reports are also available online.

Weighting of Homework and Test Scores

Grades 1 & 2: Test scores (if given) carry the same weight as a homework assignment and will be averaged with daily work   and homework grades.

Grade 3-5: Assignments 50% Tests 50%

Grade 6-8: Assignments 40% Tests 60%

Semester Exams are given in Grades 6-8 at the end of both semesters.  Exams will be worth 12% of the semester grade.