Grading Policy 2014-2015 Advanced Placement English Literature Mr. Gillespie gillesaj@npenn.org Quarterly Grading System 97 100% A+ – 90 96% A – 87 89% B+ – 80 86% B – 77 79% C+ – 70 76% C – 65 69% D – Below 65% F If the computed grade is a fraction away from the next highest letter grade, it must be a .5 or higher to qualify for rounding. For example, an 89.5 would qualify for an would “A,” but 89.4 not qualify for an “A.” Final Grading System will remain as the quarterly system for A+ to D grades. As a reminder, the percentage is important in determining status of a for Summer School. student’s eligibility E 50-64% Failure- Remediation via Summer School F 0-49% Failure- Remediation is not permitted Final Exam Policy Final Exams (Full Year Courses) 21% for each marking period 16% for final exam AP Students who take the Advanced Placement test in May and maintain an B average will be eligible to exempt the final exam. course’s Factors used in the determination of quarterly grades: Quarterly grades are based upon a point system. Sample items include: vocabulary quizzes (20 points), reading quizzes (5-50 pts.), tests (60-100 pts.), and compositions (100 pts.). Class participation, homework completion, daily preparation, reading journals, and class discussion will also be given points and will contribute to the quarterly grade. The total points achieved by the student will be divided by the total points possible for the final percentage. Homework Late or incomplete may not be accepted. At a minimum, one letter grade will be penalized for each day late. Vocabulary homework is usually due every Thursday before an announced quiz. Incomplete vocabulary homework will result in a five point deduction.
Grading Policy 2014-2015 Advanced Placement English Literature Mr. Gillespie gillesaj@npenn.org Quarterly Grading System A+ 97 – 100% A 90 – 96% B+ 87 – 89% B 80 – 86% C+ 77 – 79% C 70 – 76% D 65 – 69% F Below 65% If the computed grade is a fraction away from the next highest letter grade, it must be a .5 or higher to qualify for rounding. For example, an 89.5 would qualify for an “A,” but 89.4 would not qualify for an “A.” Final Grading System will remain as the quarterly system for A+ to D grades. As a reminder, the percentage is important in determining status of a student’s eligibility for Summer School. E 50-64% Failure- Remediation via Summer School F 0-49% Failure- Remediation is not permitted Final Exam Policy Final Exams (Full Year Courses) 21% for each marking period 16% for final exam AP Students who take the Advanced Placement test in May and maintain an B average will be eligible to exempt the course’s final exam. Factors used in the determination of quarterly grades: Quarterly grades are based upon a point system. Sample items include: vocabulary quizzes (20 points), reading quizzes (5-50 pts.), tests (60-100 pts.), and compositions (100 pts.). Class participation, homework completion, daily preparation, reading journals, and class discussion will also be given points and will contribute to the quarterly grade. The total points achieved by the student will be divided by the total points possible for the final percentage. Homework Late or incomplete may not be accepted. At a minimum, one letter grade will be penalized for each day late. Vocabulary homework is usually due every Thursday before an announced quiz. Incomplete vocabulary homework will result in a five point deduction.
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