Grade Policy
1) How is your grade determined ?
Your grade is the result of the points YOU Earn for completing assignment and tests/quizzes.
You also earn points for class participation.
Tests/quizzes (50%) + Homework (25%) + Class participation (25%) = 100 %
2) What is the difference between a test and a quiz ?
The basic difference between a quiz and a test is the amount of material from which
questions are compiled. Usually quizzes are given at the end of each section/lesson from
a chapter. A test is given at the end of each chapter. NOTE : It is your responsibility to
make up any test/quiz missed due to absences.
3) What is included as homework ?
Homework assignments include ANY/ALL work I ask you to do. You have homework
every night. You must study/review your class notes and work daily and complete any
written work assigned.
4) What is class participation ?
Class participation includes the following : ATTENDANCE, CLASS WORK, ATTITUDE,
COMPORTMENT, AND EFFORT.
5) What happens if I’m absent ?
You are responsible for all assignments. You must make up all class work and homework
assigned when you are absent. If you are going to be absent for more than three days, contact
your counselor so that your teachers can send you your assignments.