Grading Policy

 

For social studies we will have three categories listed below with the corresponding percentages:

 

30% (25 % for Advanced)= Classwork, Homework, and Participation

 

30% (25% for Advanced) = Quizzes and Essays

 

40% (50% for Advanced) = Projects and Tests

 

**Each marking period will count for 22.5% of the Final Grade for the Class plus the Final Exam Grade

 

Final Exam = The Final Exam will count toward 10% of the final grade for the class

 

Late Work Policy = 

• General Courses: A teacher will deduct a maximum of 5 points per day for the first 10 days. Work submitted after 10 days late will not be assessed higher than a 50, but must be higher than a zero.

• Advanced Courses: A teacher will deduct a maximum of 10 points per day for the first 5 days. Work submitted after the 5 days will not be assessed higher than a 50, but must be higher than a zero.

• Exceptions will be made for students with IEP accommodations.Extenuating circumstances should be discussed with the teacher on a case-by-case basis. The absolute deadline for submitting late assignments is 3 days prior to the end of that particular marking period. No assignments will be accepted after that point.