Grading+Policy

= = =Mrs. Hurst’s Science Expectations/Grading Policy= //For example, a student completes a study guide on time. It was well done// //and the student received a 90%.//
 * 1) **Students are** **expected to create a study guide utilizing readings and class labs, activities and discussions.**
 * 2) **Students are given all due dates at the beginning of each chapter**. This is posted on a monthly calendar in the classroom.
 * 3) **Homework:**
 * 4) Due at the beginning of the next class period.
 * 5) It is checked for; all complete; half complete; zero; Blank = zero
 * 6) Push Back Pass can only be utilized the next school day after the assignment was due.
 * 7) Absent- student’s responsibility to makeup. There is a three ring binder on the front desk listing all activities and assignments for each day. Students should check there first prior to talking with the teacher.
 * 8) Illness – 1-2 days use homework hotline/links; parents can come and pick-up books. On day 3 can call office to request homework for student.
 * 9) Vacation – Letter to office to be approved and homework assigned by teacher will be due the day the student returns to school.
 * 10) Field trips/Sporting event/ Early Dismissal – must be turned in prior to leaving school or will equal a zero!!!
 * 11) Assignment books/folder/packets are to be with the student everyday- teacher can have periodic unannounced material checks. This will equal a homework assignment!
 * 12) **Quizzes:**
 * 13) All quizzes are announced.
 * 14) Approximately 2 quizzes per chapter. The quizzes could be simple objective questions or a short response to a writing prompt or a lab report.
 * 15) **Absent on Quiz or Lab Day – students can use their grade on their study guide to make up the missing work (This is especially helpful when it becomes difficult for the student to make up the lab in a timely fashion).**

a. The above “Study Guide” can be used for extra credit. b. When a study guide is used for extra credit it can only replace quiz grades. c. Sometimes study guides can be used for extra credit to replace a homework but only if the % is 80% or better! **5. Tests** **//1. Makeup test format can be all essays!//** **//2. Students will only have as many school days absent to make-up test. Otherwise//** **//his/her//** **//grade will become a zero.//** **7. Test Boosters** **8. Grade Notification** SG/100/85 – This means the student earned a 100% on his/her study guide and the original grade for the assignment was 85 5. Parents at anytime can request a report. Please call, e-mail, or send a note in with the student.
 * 1) One given at the end of each chapter.
 * 2) Format: Multiple Choice, True/False, Matching, Problems and/or Essay questions. The test could be writing prompt or lab experience for students to respond using the vocabulary words and concepts learned during the chapter.
 * 3) **Test format is written on front board for a week before test or students will be provided with a pre-test to help them prepare. St****udents know the essay questions and can write responses prior to test and ask the teacher to read and critique.**
 * 6. Absent for test:**
 * 1) Students are given the opportunity to increase his/her test score an **extra 5%!**
 * 2) Tests given back the next school day after taking the test.
 * 3) Students are to correct all answers including the essay responses...
 * 4) Students are to take home test and review.
 * 5) Students have **5 School Days** to complete a test booster
 * 6) To receive a test booster the student must turn in the corrected questions to teacher and the teacher. If a student answers the questions correctly he/she gets the 5%!
 * 7) The note next to the test grade in Parent Viewer will read, TB- original test score. Then the grade will reflect 5% higher.
 * 8) **//If a student’s score is so low that 5% is still a “F” then when he/she completes a test booster the teacher moves his/her grade to a 60%//**
 * 1) Every student receives a report card at the end of each nine weeks. First, Second, and Third nine weeks are distributed to students within school. The Fourth nine weeks are mailed to a student’s home.
 * 2) Parents are encouraged to monitor students’ progress through Infinite Campus.
 * 3) When a study guide is used to replace or improve a grade it will be noted.

Please discuss the aforementioned with your parent(s). Then sign the bottom Read and slip and return to school and give the slip to your Science teacher.

I, have read and understand the classroom rules, expectations, grading policy and the safety rules to be followed within class.

Student’s Signature: ___ _Date:__

Parent/Guardian’s Signature: ___Date: