Grading
- Grades are based upon the following weighted averages.
Weighted Averages
- Classwork = 30% (Participation, Class exercises, Binder Check)
- Assessments = 30% (Chapter tests, Performance Assessments, Long-Term Assignments)
- Quizzes = 20%
- Homework = 15%
- Final Exam = 5% (Semester; End of Course (EOC)
Junior High Test Correction/Make-Up Policy
1. Make-ups/Test Corrections: On any and all tests with a score of 85% or below, students may do test corrections, earning a max score of 90%. Applies to all Jr. High Classes
2. Proper test corrections include:
4. Students should take advantage of extra credit opportunities and coming in for help during their study periods or during teacher office hours.
6. English Vocab Tests will have NO corrections or retakes.
7. For MATH, corrections are available on tests, quizzes and performance assessments
2. Proper test corrections include:
- Question written out completely
- Correct answer written out completely
- An explanation of the new answer- why is it correct? Or what was incorrect about your original thinking? **Other acceptable formats may be provided by individual teachers for particular tests or content **
- Essays completely rewritten (essays do not need an explanation)
- Parent signature
- Note 1: Even if you only need to do two corrections to get your score up to a 90%, you must do ALL missed questions for your test to be re-graded.
- Note 2: If you only missed 1 point on an essay, you are still required to re-write the whole thing and fix it to make it better!!!
4. Students should take advantage of extra credit opportunities and coming in for help during their study periods or during teacher office hours.
6. English Vocab Tests will have NO corrections or retakes.
7. For MATH, corrections are available on tests, quizzes and performance assessments
Grading Scale 95-100% = A
93-94% = A- 91-92% = B+ 87-90% = B 85-86% = B- 83-84% = C+ 80-82% = C 78-79% = C- 76-77% = D+ 72-75% = D 70-71% = D- Below 70% = F |
Letter Grade Equivalents 100 = A
94 = A - 92 = B+ 90 = B 86 = B- 84 = C+ 80 = C 78 = C- 77 = D+ 75 = D 71 = D- Below 70 = F |