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Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of
students and parents.
- Bonus Points and Extra Credit?
- What is the grading system?
Bonus Points and Extra Credit? Bonus Points: (6th grade ONLY)***SUSPENDED FOR 2011-2012***
Three brain-teaser-type questions are given each quarter in each class. They
are printed and given to the students. They may get help from anyone and
anywhere. Answers are expected in full, complete detail on notebook paper.
They may (and are encouraged to) write multiple answers, if necessary,
because getting the answer correct (or even if it may sound correct) will
earn the student +2 points to his/her report card grade. At three questions
per quarter, this could be an additional 6 points added. If the answer is
incorrect, then the grade will increase by +1 point - PROVIDED I see ample
effort and detail to show me their thought process in answering the
question. Lack of detail, effort, explanation, etc. may result in no credit
being given.
Extra Credit: (6th and 7th grade)***FOR 2011-2012***
There is a sheet of 100 Famous People in my room. Take a sheet and select a
person. Follow the directions on the front to write a small book report on
this person(s). If all three sheets are turned in and done correctly, your
report card grade goes up +2 points. You may do five (5) of these per quarter
for a total of +10 possible points added. If you do not see the person(s) you
would like to do, then consult me for permission.
It's a very good deal that not many students are taking advantage of.
For 7th grade, you may do five (5) reports per quarter for a possible +2
points per report added to your grade. Please see the extra credit page for
more details and information on how to do a report.
What is the grading system? 6th Grade Reading: 7th Grade Science:
Tests/Quizzes = 30% Tests/Quizzes/Projects = 35%
Major Assignments = 25% Reading = 35%
Class work = 35% Vocabulary = 20%
Homework = 10% Homework = 10%
All work is based on 100 points (100%).
A = 89.5 to 100 B = 79.5 to 89.4 C = 69.5 to 79.4 D = 59.5 to 69.4 E =
59.4 and below
A, B, and C are passing grades. D and E are not.
FOR 6th GRADE:
For my class, it is entirely possible that no failing grade will ever stay in
the computer. I allow any low/failed work to be redone for up to 70% (minimum
C) credit. Tests, projects, labs, classwork, homework...it all can be redone
for the 70% credit, provided it is done in the following manner:
Whenever I pass back any work that is below 70% (C), you may take it
home, fix it, and return it THE NEXT CLASS for the 70% consideration. Work
turned in on the second class late will only score one-half
credit. If a test comes back with a failing grade, I will ask that it be
taken home to be SIGNED BY A PARENT. The test will be turned in to me within
the next day for a retake (there are typically four versions of each test). A
different version of the test will be given to you for the possible 70% credit.
That's it. Failing grades DO NOT NEED TO STAY IN THE COMPUTER - they can be
fixed and reconsidered for the minimum C grade. This will guarantee a passing
grade at all times.
Redone or fixed work will rarely be accepted beyond the next class deadline;
please do not try to make up several low scores during the last week of the
quarter in an effort to raise your grade. Only under special circumstances
will I allow very late redo work, and if I do, it will NOT be graded at
the 70% limit. It will probably count only 50% at most.
FOR 7th GRADE:
The 7th grade policy is that late work is accepted the next day,
but it is only scored at up to 50%. At the end of the
second quarter, a letter will be sent home outlining any changes in the
grading system. Work turned in on time thatscores below 70% may
be redone and turned in the next day for up to 70% (C).
Late work cannot be redone for 70%.
Tests may be retaken according to the 6th grade directions, above.
Please SIGN THE TEST and return it the next day/class for the
opportunity to take a different version of the test. That test,
if done well, can be scored up to the 70% score.
Please see the first question on Bonus/Extra Credit work for a way to add up
to 10 points to your report card grade. This will be far more valuable in
raising your grade if you have not done a lot of redo work. Again, 7th grade:
make sure that you read the complete directions in your section of the
Bonus/Extra Credit page.
Projects are subject to a letter grade reduction penalty for each day that it
is late. For 6th grade, should the penalties drop the grade below 70%, it may
be redone for the 70% consideration. If it drops below to or below 50%, the
most it will score is 50%. For 7th grade, there is no 70% consideration.
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