Understanding Your Grade
Your grade is divided into four categories:
| Category | Weight |
| Activities | 25% |
| Typing | 25% |
| Writing | 25% |
| Quizzes | 25% |
Activities
This category includes silent reading, pairwork, group work, class discussions, debates, and more. To earn full credit for these activities, remember to
- Actively participate.
- Raise your hand if the teacher is speaking.
- Refrain from engaging in side conversations.
Typing
Each week, I assign (for homework) about 20 lessons on Typing Club. That's equal to 100 Typing Club stars. Always type with the proper fingers!
Writing
All your writing assignments go in your Writing Portfolio. To earn full credit for your Writing Portfolio:
- Never skip writing assignments.
- Take care to meet the minimum word count for each assignment.
- Follow the instructions!
- Proofread your work carefully!
Quizzes
I rarely give tests; however I do assign many short quizzes on Quia.
- All quizzes are "open book", which means that you are allowed to get help from friends, parents, tutors, Google, etc.
- You can retake a quiz as many times as you like, and only your best score will count.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do you accept late work?
Yes, I accept late work until the last week of the grading period.
How can I raise my grade?
- Complete any assignments that you are missing.
- If you scored poorly on any quiz, retake it!
- Don't neglect the extra-credit assignments.
- If you scored poorly on any writing assignment, fix the mistakes then send me an email, asking me to regrade it.
- If you have a low score in the Activities category, come in at lunch and ask me how you can make it up.
- If you need help completing any assignment, ask me! I'm available for tutoring most days, during lunch.
Pro Tip: Always circle each lesson in your folder as soon as you complete it. That way, your folder can also serve as a list of your missing assignments. (Anything that isn't circled is something you still need to do!) |
