Ms.+Kelly-+English+11+&+12+Course+Expectations

__ Grading Policy  __ Ms. Kelly Grades 11 & 12 Course work will include: __Summative Assessments__: Tests Writing assignments Projects and presentations Portfolios __ Formative Assessments: __ Class participation Class work assignments Journals Homework Quizzes Summative assignments are worth 67-75% of the student’s marking period grade, while formative assessments are worth 25-33% of the student’s marking period grade. Each assessment will be weighted according to length and difficulty. Grading Scale: A 93-100% C 73-76% A- 90-92% C- 70-72% B+ 87-89% D+ 67-69% B 83-86% D 65-66% B- 80-82% F 50-64% C+ 77-79% All assessments that score below a 50% will be computed as a 50% when grades are averaged. Final Grade: In computing the final grade for semester course, each marking period grade is counted twice and the final exam grade is counted once. The total is divided by 5 to reach the semester grade. In computing the final grade for a full-year course, each marking period grade is counted twice and each midterm grade and final assessment grade is counted once. The total is divided by 10 to reach the final grade. Late Work: Late work will be accepted up to 3 days late. An assignment turned in 1 day late will receive a 10% penalty, an assignment turned in 2 days late will receive a 20% penalty, and an assignment turned in 3 days late will not be able to receive higher than a 65% on the assignment. If you are in the building, but lawfully out of class, work is still due that day and will be considered late if not turned in. Make-up Work: If you are absent due to a lawful absence, it is your responsibility to find out what assignments were missed by completing a Make-up Request Form or emailing me at Dekelly@ccps.org. I will give the work to you within 24 hours of your return and we will decide on a fair due date (usually 2 days for every 1 day absent). For any quizzes or exams that you miss, it is your responsibility to schedule a make-up date with me. The quiz or exam should be made up before or after school. If you miss class due to an unlawful absence, you may complete any work that you missed, but your grade will be lowered one letter grade from the grade earned. Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty of any kind, whether it is cheating, plagiarism, or fraud, will result in a “0” for all parties involved. This is a serious offense and should not be taken lightly. Please do your own work and document any sources used when researching.