Mrs.+Blankenship-+English+10+&+11+Course+Expectations

=__ Grading Policy __=

English 10 and 11
**Formative Assessments:** ** A- ****90%-92% C- 70%-72%** ** B- ****80%-82% F 50%-64%** __** Parent signature **_____
 * Course work will include: **
 * Summative Assessments: **
 * __Tests__- scheduled **
 * __Quizzes__- scheduled or surprise **
 * __Writing assignments-__ ECR/BCR- written neatly in blue or black ink or typed in 12 font and double-spaced **
 * __Projects and presentations__- assigned in advance **
 * __Homework-__ Language Network every night and reading as assigned **
 * __Class participation__- in class activities such as group work, discussion **
 * __Class work__-notes, notebook, graphic organizers, work sheets **
 * __Quizzes__- scheduled or surprise **
 * Summative assessments will be worth 67-75% of the marking period grade, while formative assessments will be worth 25-33% of the marking period grade. Each summative assessment will receive a percentage grade that will be weighted according to length and difficulty. Each formative assessment will receive a check or a zero, and the average for each type of assessment- homework; class participation- will be recorded in the grade book as a percentage grade. **
 * Summative Assessments: Formative Assessments: **
 * Tests (weighted 1-4) Homework (1-2) **
 * Writing assignments (weighted 1-4) Class participation (1) **
 * Projects and presentations (weighted 1-5) Quizzes (1-2) **
 * Percentages are converted to marking period letter grades using the following scale: **
 * A 93%-100% C 73%-76% **
 * B+ 87%-89% D+ 67%-69% **
 * B 83%-86% D 65%-66% **
 * C+ 77%-79% **
 * All assessments that receive a score of below 50% will be computed as 50% when grades are averaged. **
 * For the final course grade, each marking period grade (quality point) is counted twice and exam grade is counted once. The total is divided by ten. **
 * You may revise and resubmit any major writing assignment within a negotiated period of time. You may also retake any of the grammar tests within one week from the day the test was administered. **
 * __Late work-__ Late work will be accepted up to two days late. An assignment turned in one day late will receive a 10% penalty, and an assignment turned in two days late will receive a 20% penalty. After the two day time frame, you may obtain permission from the teacher to submit an assignment for a grade no higher than 65%. If the submitted late work does not meet the specified criteria for that assignment, you will not receive a 65%. **
 * 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. Pleas take note of this if you are an athlete or a member of band or chorus. **
 * __Make up work__- If you are absent due to a lawful absence, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to get work to me and/or find out about work assigned on that day. To inquire about missed work, see me before or after school on the day of your return, or email me at Rblankenship@ccps.org . For work assigned on a day you miss, we will decide on a fair due date, usually the same number of days you missed. For tests/quizzes on a day you miss, it is your responsibility to see me to schedule a make-up date. Tests and quizzes should be made up before or after school. If you miss class due to an unlawful absence, I will accept the work immediately upon you return to class (no later), but you will be penalized 10% (county policy). **
 * If you miss school frequently due to a medical condition, plan to stay after school on a weekly basis to maintain a satisfactory grade and remain abreast of the curriculum. __Remember, your make up work is your responsibility, and it must be completed within the specified time frame.__ **
 * __Academic Dishonesty-__ Academic dishonesty of any kind, such as cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation, or fraud, will result in a “0.” **
 * Student signature _ **