4% Other graded grammar activities 4% Grammar final 10% Summaries & outlines 14% Descriptive papers 15% Comparison/contrast papers 8% Final essay ------- 100% Grading Policies At the end of the session, you will receive a letter grade for this class: A (93%+) A- (90-92%) Exceeds the learning outcomes (LOs) B+ (88-89%) B (83-87%) B- (80-82%) Meets and sometimes exceeds the LOs C+ (78-79%) C (73-77%) C- (70-72%) Meets and sometimes falls short of the LOs D+ (68-69%) D (63-67%; D- (60-62%) Consistently does not meet the LOs F (below 60%) Notes: A grade of C (73%) or higher is required to pass the course and receive a certificate. A grade of C-, D+, D, D- or F (72% or below) results in retention (that is, you must repeat this level in Reading/Writing). Your teacher may choose to give you a grade of I (Incomplete) if your final grade is below C. You can only receive an I if you are not graduating, have no more than 4 absences, complete all the major assignments to the best of your ability, and have an effort score of 1 or 2. If you receive an I, you have to repeat this level next session. Effort Score You will receive an effort score for this class which is separate from your grade. The ELI uses this scale for effort scores: 1 = Exemplary 2 = Satisfactory 3 = Unsatisfactory Your effort score is based on your attendance, punctuality, completion of assignments, engagement, interaction, and behavior. The ELI Effort Score Rubric on the last page of this syllabus explains how your teacher will assign your score.
4% Other graded grammar activities 4% Grammar final 10% Summaries & outlines 14% Descriptive papers 15% Comparison/contrast papers 8% Final essay ------- 100% Grading Policies At the end of the session, you will receive a letter grade for this class: A (93%+) A- (90-92%) Exceeds the learning outcomes (LOs) B+ (88-89%) B (83-87%) B- (80-82%) Meets and sometimes exceeds the LOs C+ (78-79%) C (73-77%) C- (70-72%) Meets and sometimes falls short of the LOs D+ (68-69%) D (63-67%; D- (60-62%) Consistently does not meet the LOs F (below 60%) Notes: A grade of C (73%) or higher is required to pass the course and receive a certificate. A grade of C-, D+, D, D- or F (72% or below) results in retention (that is, you must repeat this level in Reading/Writing). Your teacher may choose to give you a grade of I (Incomplete) if your final grade is below C. You can only receive an I if you are not graduating, have no more than 4 absences, complete all the major assignments to the best of your ability, and have an effort score of 1 or 2. If you receive an I, you have to repeat this level next session. Effort Score You will receive an effort score for this class which is separate from your grade. The ELI uses this scale for effort scores: 1 = Exemplary 2 = Satisfactory 3 = Unsatisfactory Your effort score is based on your attendance, punctuality, completion of assignments, engagement, interaction, and behavior. The ELI Effort Score Rubric on the last page of this syllabus explains how your teacher will assign your score.
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