1. Classroom Rules and Student Responsibilities
Ms. Pusateri
English 10
Keystone English
AP Literature

2. New Grading Scale 93 to 100 A 90 to 92 A- 87 to 89 B+ 83 to 86 B
77 to 79 C+
73 to 76 C
70 to 72 C-
67 to 69 D+
63 to 66 D
60 to 62 D-
<60 F

3. Grading Method Grades in this class are weighted as follows:
Summative = 55% of final grade
Unit Exams and Quizzes
Formal Writing assignments
Large Projects
Formative = 25% of final grade
Do Nows, Tickets Out, KWLs, etc.
Daily Grade = 15% of final grade
Participation/Preparedness
Homework = 15% of final grade

4. Daily Grade How it works:
You start each day with 2 points, 1 for participation and 1 for preparedness
They are yours to lose
Tracked in the “Daily Grade Log”
Grade is posted weekly
Most weeks, it will be worth 10 points
Weighted at 15% of your final grade

5. Daily Grade (cont.) Participation: 1 point deduction
All students are expected to contribute to the
classroom conversation
What should I do if I’m absent?
Simply complete any class work you missed while
you out (homework, notes, tests, etc.) within the allotted amount of days (1 day out = 1 day to make
up work)
If you are unsure of what assignment is due or
how to do it or when it’s due, you must see me

6. Daily Grade (cont.)
Preparedness: 1 point deduction; All are strictly enforced:
Pencil/Pen
Textbook/s
3-Ring binder, including any handouts
Completed homework
Late
Gum (none)
Cell phone (none, unless I direct you to have
them out)
Place in your assigned pocket
Repeated violations = discipline Consequence

7. Homework Do your homework!!! It is critical to your overall success.
ALL homework is to be completed by the due date
ALL parts of the assignment must be completed. ***There. Will. Be. NO. Partial. Credit. Awarded.***
Amount of HW will increase as the Year Progresses
Weighted at 15% of your final grade
What to do if I’m absent?
If you were here when the assignment was made, it is due immediately upon your return
If you were absent when the assignment was made, see me to set up a due date

8. Absences The agenda is posted on my website every day
It is easily accessible on your phone
It is YOUR responsibility to check the slide to make sure you are aware of the day’s activities, homework assignments, due dates, etc.
Do NOT ask me what you missed once class starts
See me during HR (or any other time I’m available during the day) to arrange time to make up any assignments or to hand in any assignments that were due while you were out

9. Absences (cont.)
If you know you’re going to be absent ahead of time (doctor appointments, driving tests, etc.), it is in your best interest to let me know so that you can get the work and be ready when you return
Field trips, sporting events, vacations, etc. are school sanctioned. If you are going to participate, then you must get your work ahead of time; it is part of the “deal” of having the privilege of taking part in these great opportunities

10. Extra Credit
Take advantage of it! It may be the difference between the grade you want and the grade you don’t want
Will be assigned to the ENTIRE class at random times.
It will NOT be assigned to an INDIVIDUAL student who wants or needs it

11. Disclaimer
There are always times when any rule must be flexible to accommodate extenuating circumstances
Remember, though, to discuss these circumstances with me privately and respectfully.
This PowerPoint is posted on my website. If you or your parents/guardians are unsure of anything in this PowerPoint, feel free to see me in person, call me at (724) ext. 128, or me at
I am looking forward to a successful and rewarding school year with you!! 