We will be working on building our vocabulary, fine tuning our grammar and writing skills, and reading for comprehension
Grading Policy
Class work: Come to class prepared with composition book, textbook, vocabulary book, and writing utensils that are erasable. Demonstrate proper classroom behavior, ask and answer questions, and work well with others. Tasks given must be finished in class and if incomplete you have the option to come in during your free time to finish. There will be lots of writing.
Homework: Given daily and varies between reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. Full credit is given if it’s completed to the best of one’s ability by the due date during the class period, half credit if turned in 1 school day late, but any later will receive 0 points. Homework will be discussed in class and posted on the homeroom’s homework board.
Projects: An assignment given in advance that has specific criteria and requires more than one week to complete. For each day the work is late, the grade will be reduced by 10% up to a total of 5 days or 50% but if still incomplete will receive 0 points.
Quizzes/Tests: Vocabulary tests will be given every Friday to check for spelling and understanding of the definition. Each unit will be given 2 weeks to master, with spelling being the focus the first week and the definition the following week. Open notes quizzes will be given at random on readings. Tests on readings will be told about in advance with a study guide and no notes are permitted.
If absent- all work must be turned in the following week when you return for credit.
**Students and parents are responsible for checking on Jupiter Grades and to contact me if there are concerns.**