HOMEWORK+and+GRADING+POLICIES

**Homework and Grading Policies**
 * HOMEWORK and GRADING POLICIES**
 * Homework ** is an important part of a student’s total educational program and an extension of the instructional day. **//Homework will be assigned// daily**, with an average of no more than **40** minutes of homework per evening. This includes daily assignments and ongoing projects. Homework will be graded for one or more of the following purposes:
 * To inform the teacher as to individual, or collective, comprehension of subject matter and to guide subsequent instruction
 * To inform the student as to their comprehension and/or progress
 * To promote student development of responsibility and a sense of accountability
 * To contribute towards the subject grade.


 * Grading Policy - Complete all class work, activities, projects, and homework assignments.** 1. **Evaluations** - Quizzes, tests, projects, class work, participation and other activities will be used to evaluate performance. Grades are distributed as outlined in the ELA and Social Studies grading policy below.

Culminating Tasks & Formal Writing ---20% Performance Tasks and Activities --15% Classwork & Participation -15% Homework-15% Quarterly Exams, Tests & Quizzes -20% Independent Reading Activities--15%
 * ELA Grading Policy**·

Portfolio-25% Class work-25% Homework--25% Quarterly Exams, Tests & Quizzes --25%
 * Social Studies Grading Policy**


 * 2.** **Extra Credit** - Extra credit is available and will add five points to average.


 * 3**. **Grades -** Grades of notebooks, participation, projects, tests, quizzes and other activities will be averaged. A leveled grade will be assigned as follows.

**3** – Proficient in grade standards - 76-89% **2** - Below proficient in grade standards - 66-75% **1** - Well below proficient in grade standards - 55-65%
 * 4 ** – Excel in grade standards - 90-100%


 * 4.** **Returned Work** - Graded work should be placed in completed work folder.


 * 5**. **Assignment Notebooks -** Assignment notebooks are a great way to keep track of homework. Assignment will be posted at jedwards144@wikispaces.com daily, as well as on the chalkboard in the mornings.


 * 6. Late Work -** Accepted only **__ONE__** day late. **Minus 5 points!**