Listed below are opportunities to earn extra credit in my classroom. Please don't ask me what you can do for extra credit if you have not completed your classwork to the best of your ability. I highly suggest you take advantage of the opportunities below and do NOT wait until the end of the quarter. I DO NOT GIVE EXTRA CREDIT ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS JUST TO "SAVE YOUR GRADE." ** Extra Credit (with the exception of test corrections) is NOT included in grade updates and/or interims.
Test Corrections
7th Grade Life Science: You are given the opportunity to correct your tests and will receive an additional 1/2% per correction. This will be added on to your final test score and updated in my gradebook. The Test Correction format MUST be used in order to receive credit. See the class notes section for instructions.9th Grade CP Physical:Test corrections will be offered when the average of BOTH CP Physical Science classes is below a 70%. Each correction is worth 1/2% added on to your test grade Test correction format must be used. See Class Notes section (7th grade) for details Back to Top
7th Grade Life Science: You are given the opportunity to correct your tests and will receive an additional 1/2% per correction. This will be added on to your final test score and updated in my gradebook. The Test Correction format MUST be used in order to receive credit. See the class notes section for instructions.9th Grade CP Physical:Test corrections will be offered when the average of BOTH CP Physical Science classes is below a 70%. Each correction is worth 1/2% added on to your test grade Test correction format must be used. See Class Notes section (7th grade) for details
Science Dollars (7th Grade Only)
Science Dollars (1 pt each) and Homework Coupons (5 pts each) can be turned in at the end of the nine weeks. Points are added up and factored into the final grade. Science Dollars are given to all students at the beginning of the year. They can be earned by participating in class, helping a classmate, working diligently, and/or helping with lab clean-ups. Homework coupons are distributed at the end of the nine weeks to any students who have successfully turned in ALL homework (no zeros on an assignment). Back to Top
Science Dollars (1 pt each) and Homework Coupons (5 pts each) can be turned in at the end of the nine weeks. Points are added up and factored into the final grade. Science Dollars are given to all students at the beginning of the year. They can be earned by participating in class, helping a classmate, working diligently, and/or helping with lab clean-ups. Homework coupons are distributed at the end of the nine weeks to any students who have successfully turned in ALL homework (no zeros on an assignment).
Study Guides (7th Grade Only)
Students have the option to complete each study guide prior to the test and turn it in for one extra credit point. Answers to study guides must be written on a separate sheet of paper and answered in a complete sentence. It is NOT necessary to rewrite the question. All study guides are collected the day of the test. Back to Top
Students have the option to complete each study guide prior to the test and turn it in for one extra credit point. Answers to study guides must be written on a separate sheet of paper and answered in a complete sentence. It is NOT necessary to rewrite the question. All study guides are collected the day of the test.
Einstein Earnings (9th Grade Only)
In the event that you bombed a test, you may use your Einstein Earning to increase your grade. Every student will receive ONE Einstein Earning at the beginning of the year. They will be redistributed at the end of each nine weeks to any students who have successfully turned in ALL homework (no zeros). Test score may NOT exceed 100% (ex: if you have a 97% and use your Einstein Earning, your maximum score is 100%.) The extra point may not be carried over..Back to Top
In the event that you bombed a test, you may use your Einstein Earning to increase your grade. Every student will receive ONE Einstein Earning at the beginning of the year. They will be redistributed at the end of each nine weeks to any students who have successfully turned in ALL homework (no zeros). Test score may NOT exceed 100% (ex: if you have a 97% and use your Einstein Earning, your maximum score is 100%.) The extra point may not be carried over..
Blog Entries (All Grades)
Blog entries may be assigned as homework or for extra credit. I realize computer access can be difficult for some students; therefore, adequate time is given. Students can use the school library, Burton Library, or a friend's computer to meet this criteria. Entries must be quality answers and well-researched in order to receive credit. Responses to past blog entries are not eligible for extra credit, but shows me you're capable of going that "extra mile."Back to Top
Blog entries may be assigned as homework or for extra credit. I realize computer access can be difficult for some students; therefore, adequate time is given. Students can use the school library, Burton Library, or a friend's computer to meet this criteria. Entries must be quality answers and well-researched in order to receive credit. Responses to past blog entries are not eligible for extra credit, but shows me you're capable of going that "extra mile."