Class Requirements & Grading Procedures
Classroom Rules:
1.) Follow directions the first time they are given.
2.) Raise your hand before speaking.
3.) Listen quietly while the teacher or a fellow student speaks.
4.) Be courteous and respectful of others and their belongings.
5.)Be in your assigned seat at the bell.
Grades:
The grade scale for quarter grades is: 92-100 A
83-91 B
74-82 C
65-73 D
0-64 F
Quarter grades are determined as follows: total # of points earned / total # of points
possible x 100 =___%
After a percent grade is determined, a letter grade is then assigned.
Tests: 30-70 points each, depending on the amount of material covered; extra credit
questions are included on every test (minimum of 10% of total points).
Quizzes: 10-15 points each, 1-2 per chapter; 2-3 extra credit questions are included on
every quiz.
Labs: usually 10-20 points each; 1-3 per chapter.
Homework: must be completed in blue or black ink unless otherwise specified by the
teacher or it will be returned to you (you may resubmit the assignment for a grade of
"incomplete"). Avoid disappointment - follow directions and refer to these pages often.
"Complete" - worth 3, 6 or multiples of three points; assignment is completed
according to teacher directions and shows evidence of sincere effort.
"Incomplete" - one-third point value of assignment is earned if at least half of the
assignment is done according to directions; the teacher reserves the
right to give a grade of "incomplete" for any assignment where it is
evident that sincere effort was not made by the student.
"0 points" - given for an assignment turned in late, less than half is completed,
directions were not followed, or assignment was copied (see Student
Handbook for discussion or penalties for cheating/plagiarism). In the
case of copied papers, all parties involved will receive a "0" for the
assignment.
Notebook: 100 points possible per quarter; binder grade will be averaged in with other
grades for the quarter (see above). The purpose of this assignment is to keep you
organized for classroom and study purposes. Most of you will find that it helps your
quarter average. It is very important to follow directions given in class on the
organization of the binder if you wish to receive a satisfactory grade. Binders are to be
kept in order on a daily basis. Binder collections are unannounced. One other point:
never lend you binder to anyone. Your binder is yours and yours alone.
Enrichment: Extra points may be earned by students, who do extra work such as
reports ,posters, additional labs, chapter-enrichment sheets, or other teacher-
approved projects. The number of points awarded is the discretion of the teacher
and will depend on a number of factors including, but not limited to, effort, originality, g neatness, extra research and time involved, and whether or not directions were followed.
As with "regular" assignments, you are not to copy an enrichment activity from anyone.
Doing so will result in all parties receiving NO credit.
Note: NO extra points will be awarded if a student has received a prior "0" for a missing
homework, test, quiz, or lab in the quarter. Enrichment is no substitute for assigned
work.
*** All assignments (HWs, labs, binder, etc.) are due at the beginning of the bell,
otherwise, they are considered "late" and will not be graded, resulting in a grade of "0"
Library/Research Assignment: One research assignment will be required during the school
year and involves a PowerPoint presentation, a MLA-style Works Constituted page,
and an outline of information presented.
Makeup Work: (See your MHS Student Handbook.) If a student is absent, they are
responsible for obtaining missed work from their teachers. If a student knows in
advance they will miss one or more days of class/school, they are required to get their
assignments from all teachers before their absence. If a student is absent for part of the
day, they are to see the teacher(s) whose class(es) will be missed before leaving school,
or whose class(es) they have missed upon returning to school. It is best is you actually
see the teacher for any assignment or work missed rather than relying on a fellow
student for the information. See me if you have a question about these policies in
general, or as it pertains to your particular situation.
Note: In all cases, the student, NOT the teacher, is responsible for seeing these
obligations are met.
Materials Required for Class:
The following materials plus your textbook are to be brought to class every day.
1.) binder -- a clean, 3-ring binder (2 or 2 1/2 in. wide) is required; on the front should be
your name, class, and bell only.
2.) blue or black pens
3.) notebook paper
4.) #2 pencils
5.) eight notebook dividers
6.) 1- or 3-hole paper puncher
7.) graph paper (a few sheets)
8.) highlighters
9.) reinforcements
10.) white-out
11.) book cover (no plastic or adhesive types)
Safety:
Safety in the classroom should be of the utmost concern to the student. Absolutely no
horseplay will be tolerated in the classroom. Actions taken by students other than those
outlined in the lab instructions or in teacher directions will be dealt with promptly with
appropriate disciplinary measures. Specifics will be discussed before and during each lab
activity. Lab grades and, subsequently, quarter grades will be directly affected by a student's
actions in the lab. See your textbook (p. xviii-xx) and the "Physical Science Safety Guide" that
follows for safety rules and procedures.