Grading Scale                                           Breakdown

                                 90 – 100  A                                                          Tests / Projects – 40%
                                 80 – 89   B                                                           Homework        - 20%
                                 70 – 79   C                                                           Essays               - 25%
                                 60 – 69   D                                                           Notebooks       - 10%
                                 50 – 59   E – Summer school available               In Class act.    -  5%

                                49 and below  F  - Cannot be made up in summer school
 

The chart above right is how I figure out a student’s grade.  On occasion those percentages may be altered slightly depending on work assigned to better reflect student achievement.

Homework Policy:  Students can expect weekly assignments.  Assignments may be turned in late but are worth only half credit.  Partially completed work is not acceptable. All grades and assignments owed are printed out weekly!  Students always know their grade and any work owed.
 

Notebooks & Absences: We do not use a textbook for this course.  Class sets of texts are available, but students will not be issued a book.  It is crucial that students be in school and carry an organized notebook for Global Awareness.  This is a requirement and will be graded on its organization and neatness. It is also vital that when students miss school that they make arrangements to get the notes and assignments missed for that day.
 

Student Agendas:  Daily agenda entries must be recorded in the school-issued student agendas.  These entries are offered as extra credit on tests.