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Mrs. Aponte's Policy Board
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Assessment Policy
ELA
Tests are given at the end of every major concept, topic, or unit. The frequency of tests will depend on the complexity of the topic. Two major tests will be given each quarter. Review sheets/practice will always be assigned and reviewed prior to a test. Quizzes will be given frequently, approximately every two to three weeks. Review sessions will take place in class.
SCIENCE
Chapter tests will be given approximately every week to every two weeks depending on the length and difficulty of the chapter concepts. Study hints will be given before the assessment. These hints WILL NOT be posted online. Any student who is absent must ask a classmate for these hints. Quizzes will be given based on vocabulary and/or chapter sections. No study hints will be given for quizzes. Projects may be given. Rubrics will be handed out in advance.
Points will be deducted on all tests/quizzes/graded homework assignments for incomplete headings. Missing or incomplete names up to -10 points, missing date -3 points, missing class -2 points. No exceptions.
Signed Paper Policy
Any graded papers, including classwork, homework, quizzes, tests, and projects, that receive a score lower than 80% must be signed and returned to the teacher the day after they are given back to the student. If the signed paper is not returned the next day, the student will receive recess detention. If the signed paper is not returned after two days, the student must call home during lunch to report the grade to a parent. Please do not hold on to these papers. Once the signed paper is noted by the teacher, it will be returned home for you to review.
As per the student handbook, the breakdown for grading is as follows:
Summative assessments 45%
Quizzes 25%
Classwork/Participation 20%
Homework 10%
Homework Policy
Written homework is given nightly except on Fridays. Students are given time each class to copy homework. Homework assignments are also posted on Google Classroom. Homework will be reviewed daily. Missing homework will be notated by the teacher. Three missing homework assignments in one month (per subject) will result in recess detention.
Google Classroom
Please ask your child for their Google Classroom email and password so you can check their work. Parents can sign up using the class code emailed to you or by accepting the emailed invitation. You will receive weekly updates and announcements and any missed work assigned through Google Classroom. It is imperative you gain access to the full Google account using your child's account information.
Lateness Policy
Ten (10) points will be deducted from a graded assignment for each day of lateness. After the third day of lateness, the student will receive a grade of 0.
Students who are absent will not be penalized. However, once the assignments have been given upon the student's return, failure to hand them in will result in point deductions.
POINTS MAY ALSO BE DEDUCTED WHEN A STUDENT FAILS TO WRITE THEIR NAME ON GRADED ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS.
Discipline Policy
The students are expected to follow class and school rules at all times. Failure to do so will result in lunch detention and/or a referral to the administration. Parents will be contacted regarding behavioral issues. Students and/or teachers will call to report any incidents that occur. Emails may be sent requesting a conference. Please refer to the online student handbook for the school discipline policy.
Please email me at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.