Course Grading, Expectations and Policies

       Evaluation and Grading of Student Work     

         Classroom Expectations and Policies        

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Evaluation and Grading of Student Work

N.B. Every student begins the course with 100% = A

Classroom Participation

1. Students are expected to attend class on a regular basis. More than 8 absences (excused or unexcused) could result in automatic failure of the course.
2. Students are expected to participate constructively in classroom activities, experiments, and discussions.
3. Students are expected to be prepared for class each day, with required textbook, assignments, and other necessary materials for instruction.
4. Students will be subjectively evaluated according to their overall contribution to the learning environment, which includes attitude, behavior, courtesy, respect, work habits, and apparent effort.

Homework Assignments

Quizzes, Tests and Exams

1. Students will be given small quizzes that demonstrate comprehension of the course material.Students will be given objective tests on a regular basis. Tests will require that students retain, interpret, and apply the ideas and concepts within each unit.Students will be given essay questions on a regular basis. Answering these essays will require accurate information, defense of a point of view, logical reasoning, and clear and grammatically acceptable presentation.
2. Students will be given a written Comprehensive Examination or a Final Paper at the end of the course.

Classroom Expectations and Policies

All are expected to make a positive contribution to the learning environment of the class through respectful and caring interaction consistent with Jesuit High School's Mission Statement. The following specific policies are a partial list of factors that contribute to creating such a learning environment.