“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” ~e. e. Cummings "I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” ~Thomas Edison
Homework:
Homework should not exceed 60 minutes combined.
Students should read for 20 minutes every night unless otherwise noted.
General Grading Policies:
Grades are based on a combination of tests, projects, daily work, and participation.
Points will be deducted for late work.
Math Grading Policy:
Tests/Projects - 50%
Quizzes - 25%
Daily Work - 25%
Retest Policy
Students may retake any test below 80%. Students are required to submit test corrections and they must also attend a reteach session before being allowed to retest.
The maximum score a student can receive with the retake is 80% (replacing the original).
A retake can only improve a grade.
Students may take a retest one time per assessment.
Make Up Work
Students will be expected to make up any missed work due to an absence.
Make up work should be turned in within 7 days of the absence.
Block Schedule:
4 classes in 3 block rotation
Students will swap between Social Studies and Science on A and B days
Dismissal:
Please log all transportation changes in SmartTag to ensure your child gets home safely.
Absences:
If your child is absent, please email the office at [email protected] and cc allof his/her teachers. Include the student’s first and last name with the date(s) and the reason(s) for the absence(s). Any absence that does not have a note on file will remain unexcused on your student’s record until a note is received.