Mr. Gracia’s Grading Policies Algebra 1D Algebra I Pre-Calculus Honors

Key Points to be Successful from the beginning Students need to participate Get Help in class or at break or lunch Stay current on homework Take retests if needed

GRADING SCALE TOTAL POINTS  A = 90% - 100%  B = 80% - 89%  C = 70% - 79%  D = 60% - 69%  F = 59% AND BELOW

HOMEWORK  Assigned daily  2 points – full credit  1 point – late or missing only a couple of problems  0 points - not done or not completed.  Students who continue to miss assignments may be assigned Friday School which runs from 3:00 pm. to 5:00 pm.

Homework Continued Perfect Score: Done in PENCIL with their Name, Date, Period, Assignment Listed on top of page, problems written out, work shown, answer found, and assignment completed.

TESTS  Tests and quizzes make up a majority of each students grade. On a weighted scale they would make up roughly 75% to 85% of the grade.  If a student is absent, they may make up a test during break or lunch.

RETEST Must have all homework in for that ChapterMust have all homework in for that Chapter Complete the corrective assignmentComplete the corrective assignment Set up a Retest timeSet up a Retest time 60% or higher on first test = max retest score is a 90%.60% or higher on first test = max retest score is a 90%. 59% or lower on first test = max retest score is a 80%.59% or lower on first test = max retest score is a 80%. Deadline is by the next Chapter test, usually two to three weeks after the last test.Deadline is by the next Chapter test, usually two to three weeks after the last test.

PRE-CALCULUS HONORS Projects will be assigned to justify the grade boost given for this course.Projects will be assigned to justify the grade boost given for this course. These are mandatory and due on the given date.These are mandatory and due on the given date. There is a famous Mathematician project being assigned now in groups.There is a famous Mathematician project being assigned now in groups. Others will be flight boards for small rockets, coding, and others depending on time allowance.Others will be flight boards for small rockets, coding, and others depending on time allowance.

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