responsibility to approach the teacher and request any missed assignments. He or she will be given seven days to make up the work from the day of absence. Any student absent for a school activity must receive the work prior to the absence. Extra credit will be offered throughout the year (generally 20-25 points a quarter). See the Extra Credit opportunities (attached). Grades: Grades are weighted by category -- practice or assessment. Students are graded 35% on practice and 65% on assessment. Practice grades include daily homework, bellringers, prewriting assignments, exit tickets, etc… Assessment grades will be quizzes, tests, and final projects. The grade scale is as follows (District Wide): 100-93 A 92-90 A- 89-87 B+ 86-83 B 82-80 B- 79-77 C+ 76-73 C 72-70 C- 69-67 D+ 66-63 D 62-60 D- 59 & BELOW F sign, detach, and return to Miss Wallis by Friday, September 11. Name: _________________________________________________ Student’s parent or guardian, I understand the course policies set forth by As my child’s Miss Wallis and have discussed them with my student. Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________________________ Comments: (If you wish to leave your contact information or any other
responsibility to approach the teacher and request any missed assignments. He or she will be given seven days to make up the work from the day of absence. Any student absent for a school activity must receive the work prior to the absence. Extra credit will be offered throughout the year (generally 20-25 points a quarter). See the Extra Credit opportunities (attached). Grades: Grades are weighted by category -- practice or assessment. Students are graded 35% on practice and 65% on assessment. Practice grades include daily homework, bellringers, prewriting assignments, exit tickets, etc… Assessment grades will be quizzes, tests, and final projects. The grade scale is as follows (District Wide): 100-93 A 92-90 A- 89-87 B+ 86-83 B 82-80 B- 79-77 C+ 76-73 C 72-70 C- 69-67 D+ 66-63 D 62-60 D- 59 & BELOW F sign, detach, and return to Miss Wallis by Friday, September 11. Student’s Name: _________________________________________________ As my child’s parent or guardian, I understand the course policies set forth by Miss Wallis and have discussed them with my student. Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________________________ Comments: (If you wish to leave your contact information or any other
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