Art
Absence
Missed work shall be made up during class or during activity period (depending on work missed). Grade is 70-100% project-based.
Homework
Assignments and project preparation completed by posted or announced due date. Work will be weekly or biweekly (at most). Assignments are available on Google Classroom. This counts as 20% of a student’s grade. Project/Performance/Effort count towards 70-100% of a student’s grade.
Late work
Assignments are expected to be completed by the due date. Late work will negatively affect project grade, and can include failing the assignment.
English
Absence
Students are expected to either check the class Learning Management System and/or communicate with their teacher to see what they missed. All missing work is to be completed within a week of the student’s return to school. Extensions may be granted by the teacher under extenuating circumstances. Much of the content is scaffolded; therefore, it is in the best interest of the student to make up work as soon as possible.
Upon return to school, the student must contact the teacher to schedule a time to make up tests/quizzes in as timely a manner as possible.
Homework
Students are regularly assigned homework. The length of time will vary depending on the type of assignment. All assignments are age and course appropriate. The percentage of grade will be 10%-25% depending on the student’s grade and course level.
Test/Quiz
Every unit will have at least one summative assessment. Unit assessments may include, but are not limited to: exams, essays, presentations, and projects.
Late work
In cases where late work is accepted, it is the student’s responsibility to submit all overdue work as soon as possible, but prior to the end of the unit being studied. Except in the case of extreme circumstances, there will be a grade reduction for all work submitted late.
Math
Absence
Work is to be completed within a week of the student’s return to school. Extensions may be granted by the teacher under extenuating circumstances. As math is a cumulative subject, it is in the best interest of the student to make up work as soon as possible.
Upon return to school, the student must contact the teacher to schedule a time to make up tests/quizzes in as timely a manner as possible.
Homework
Homework is generally assigned daily and is typically due by the next class day. The amount of homework assigned varies depending on student grade level and course level. Most assignments are intended to be completed within 30-45 uninterrupted minutes. Will count towards 10 – 25% of a student’s grade depending on student grade level and course level.
Test/Quiz
Tests will be given roughly 2 – 4 times per marking period. Quizzes are given periodically between unit test administrations. Combined assessments constitute 75 – 90% of the quarterly grade, depending on student grade level and course level.
Late work
In cases where late work is accepted, it is the student’s responsibility to submit all overdue work as soon as possible, but prior to the end of the unit being studied.
Except in the case of extreme circumstances, there will be a grade reduction for all work submitted late.
Music
Absence
Missed lessons shall be made up during activity period or other time arranged by teacher/student.
Homework
Assignments and project preparation completed by posted or announced due date. Work will be weekly or biweekly (at most) and is available on Google Classroom. Assignments count towards 20% of a student’s grade. Project/Performance/Effort count as 70-100% of a student’s grade.
Concert Performance
Attendance is mandatory at all concerts; unexcused absence from concerts will result in 30 point reduction in quarter average. An alternate assignment must be completed in the event of an excused absence due to illness or family emergency.
Late work
Assignments are expected to be completed by the due date. Late work may negatively affect assignment grade, and can include failing the assignment.
Physical Education
Absence
Complete in person activity session/make up class by the end of the marking period with ability to get full participation points back. Complete by due date/end of marking period with no late penalty.
For missed classes due to long term medical, complete written assignments in line with the number of missed classes.
Course placement
Fitness Planning (semester 1) or Fitness Activity (semester 2) if schedule allows.
Long term medical with restrictions
Recommendation 1: Attend class, complete modified activity/exercises as determined by teacher.
Recommendation 2: Place in Fitness Planning (semester 1) / Fitness Activity (semester 2) if available.
Long term medical with restrictions that cannot be modified and/or supervised and fitness class is not available.
Science
Absence
Students need to check Google Classroom and communicate with the teacher to establish a time for completion. Please give advanced notice if you know that you will be out.
If absent on the day of the test or quiz, you should plan to make it up the day you return.
If absent for two or more days immediately before the test or quiz, check with your teacher to establish an appropriate time to make up the test or quiz.
Homework
Since homework is a direct extension of the classwork, students are encouraged to complete assignments the day they are given so that they can get extra help before it is due if needed.
The amount of homework is a direct reflection of the level of the class and also a reflection of a student’s work ethic in class. Students that don’t use class time appropriately could potentially have more homework.
Work counts as approximately 10% of the marking period grade.
Every unit will conclude with an assessment, and may have several smaller assessments within the unit.
Late work
Late work needs to be completed. However, if the lab materials are no longer available, some assignments will not be able to be made up, and may result in zero credit.
Teachers may deduct up to 50% on late assignments that are not labs.
Social Studies
Absence
Upon returning to school following an absence, tardiness, or early departure, it shall be the responsibility of the student and the teacher to make arrangements to make up missed work, assignments, and/or tests in accordance with the time schedule specified by the teacher.
Students are expected to make up tests and quizzes within two weeks from when the test was administered.
Homework
Students are expected to complete homework by the due date. Depending on grade and level, students can expect between 0 and 1.5 hours of homework per day. Homework will make up no more than 40% of a students grade.
Test/Quiz
Test/Quizzes will make up the majority of student grades.
Every unit will have at least one summative assessment. Unit assessments may include, but are not limited to: exams, essays, presentations, and projects.
Late work
In cases where late work is accepted, it is the student’s responsibility to submit all overdue work as soon as possible, but prior to the end of the unit being studied.
Except in the case of extreme circumstances, there will be a grade reduction for all work submitted late.