Science+Grading+Policy

= **Science Grading Policy** = **40% Projects and assignments** Assignments which have specific criteria or a rubric. Usually requiring more than one night to complete, any assignment related to the science fair project. Due dates and point value will be given when assigned. These may include tests from the textbook, teacher created tests and performance based assessments Worksheets, review questions, assignments that do not require special directions to complete. Usually worth 5 -10 points Student is prepared for class, works positively in a group, asks and answers questions, behaves in a manner that enhances the learning environment Work that will enhance learning about science outside of the classroom or in addition to classroom activities. Always offered to the whole class, never on an individual basis. Extra-credit will not be offered to students to improve an individual grade. **Science Late Work Policy** · For each day the work is late, the grade will be reduced by 10% up to a total of 3 days or 30% · On a weekly basis, by Tuesday, a missing work list will be posted on RenWeb · All work on the missing work list must be turned in by the end of the week in which it was posted or the grade will go to ‘0’ or 59% at the discretion of the teacher · Students and parents are responsible to check RenWeb for missing work and to contact me if they feel there has been an error · All work must be completed · //Homework, projects and assignments represent 50% of your grade// ==
 * 40% Tests/quizzes**
 * 10% Homework**
 * 10% Participation**
 * Extra-credit**