Classroom expectations for middle school ELA class. Respect Everyone Be Ready to Learn Take Responsibility Stay Engaged Maintain a Safe Environment Show Integrity Your best is important Grading & Assessment Policy Major Assessments (40%): This includes unit essays, research projects, tests on novels, and oral presentations. Quizzes & Writing Practice (30%): This encompasses grammar quizzes, vocabulary assessments, and rough drafts. Daily Classwork & Homework (20%): This consists of reading logs, bellringers, and station activities. Participation & Discussion (10%): This reflects active involvement in Socratic seminars and peer reviews. Late Work Policy: Students will be granted a grace period for the completion of assignments. The following outlines the acceptance criteria for late submissions: 1 day post due date: Students may submit work without any penalty. 2 days to 1 week: Students may submit work with a deduction of 5 points. To submit late work, a parent must sign and date the late submission. 8 days to 2 weeks: Students may submit work with a deduction of 10 points. A parent signature and date are required for late submissions. Beyond 2 weeks: Students may submit work with a deduction of 20 points. A parent signature and date are also required for these late submissions.*Please be advised: No student submissions will be accepted once the quarter concludes. *It is important to note that student work will still be evaluated for accuracy to ensure correctness. The deducted points will be in addition to any points lost for incorrect answers. For example, if James submits his work 8 days late and misses 2 questions on a 25-question test, he would initially score 92. However, due to the late submission, he will incur a 10-point deduction, resulting in a final score of 82. Furthermore, there may be certain assignments that cannot be accepted late. In such cases, an alternative assignment will be provided. Students will be notified regarding which assignments will not be accepted after the due date.
Classroom expectations for middle school ELA class. Respect Everyone Be Ready to Learn Take Responsibility Stay Engaged Maintain a Safe Environment Show Integrity Your best is important Grading & Assessment Policy Major Assessments (40%): This includes unit essays, research projects, tests on novels, and oral presentations. Quizzes & Writing Practice (30%): This encompasses grammar quizzes, vocabulary assessments, and rough drafts. Daily Classwork & Homework (20%): This consists of reading logs, bellringers, and station activities. Participation & Discussion (10%): This reflects active involvement in Socratic seminars and peer reviews. Late Work Policy: Students will be granted a grace period for the completion of assignments. The following outlines the acceptance criteria for late submissions: 1 day post due date: Students may submit work without any penalty. 2 days to 1 week: Students may submit work with a deduction of 5 points. To submit late work, a parent must sign and date the late submission. 8 days to 2 weeks: Students may submit work with a deduction of 10 points. A parent signature and date are required for late submissions. Beyond 2 weeks: Students may submit work with a deduction of 20 points. A parent signature and date are also required for these late submissions.*Please be advised: No student submissions will be accepted once the quarter concludes. *It is important to note that student work will still be evaluated for accuracy to ensure correctness. The deducted points will be in addition to any points lost for incorrect answers. For example, if James submits his work 8 days late and misses 2 questions on a 25-question test, he would initially score 92. However, due to the late submission, he will incur a 10-point deduction, resulting in a final score of 82. Furthermore, there may be certain assignments that cannot be accepted late. In such cases, an alternative assignment will be provided. Students will be notified regarding which assignments will not be accepted after the due date.
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This guide emphasizes the importance of building a respectful learning community where everyone feels safe and engaged. It outlines how work is assessed, detailing the weight of major assessments, quizzes, and participation in the final grade. Additionally, it provides insights on the late work policy, encouraging timely submissions while explaining the penalties for late work. This framework aims to foster responsibility and integrity among students.