Grading Policy

Homework

  • Homework and daily work will be used as preparation and practice.  It will be risk free (not graded) and will be used to inform learning and instruction.
  • Homework and daily work may be recorded in Infinite Campus as Missing (M), Incomplete (I), or Turned-In (T) to inform students and parents.
  • All homework must be completed prior to taking any assessment.

Assessments

  • All formative and summative assessments must be completed to earn credit and a final grade in the class.
  • All homework must be submitted prior to taking assessments.
  • All tests and quizzes must be completed within 2 weeks of the original assessment date.
  • Students will be provided multiple opportunities to show proficiency.
    • Students must complete a "Request to Retest" form which includes proof of activities to prepare for retest and parent/guardian signature.
    • Retakes must be scheduled with the teacher and occur within 2 weeks of the original assessment.
    • The retest score will be recorded in Infinite Campus noted with a "Retest" comment.
    • Students will be allowed no more than 3 retakes per quarter.

Additional Grading Policies

  • All student work will be alligned to standards and learning targets and will be communicated.
  • Extra credit, bonus points, and challenge points will not be accepted unless it specifically relates to learning targets.
  • When assessing student work, meaningful, timely, and specific feedback will be provided.
  • Deadlines for completion of incomplete and missing work will be consistent.
  • Cheating will not be tolerated and an Academic Violation will be submitted to administration for any incident.  Students caught cheating on an assessment will be given a zero on the assessment and a retake will not be allowed.