tips for parents
| Assessment | Frequency | Value |
| Tests | approx. 12 | 50% |
| Quizzes | approx. 12 | 30% |
| Class Work / Homework | 4 - 5 days/week | 20% |
| Final Exam | 10% * | |
| Projects | approx. 6 | Each counts as a quiz grade |
| Notebook Checks | approx. 4 | Averaged for 1 quiz grade |
| Mini-Quizzes | approx. 15 | Averaged for 1 quiz grade |
| Problem of the Day | daily | Averaged for 1 quiz grade |
| Extra Credit (during year) | day before every test | Varies |
| Extra Credit (end of year)** | Once | Varies |
| *Though the course work adds up to 100%, it is normalized to count for 90% of the course grade. The Final Exam -- by School Committee mandate -- counts for 10% | ||
| **Must fulfill requirements of the extra credit contract | ||
Updated grades are given after every quiz and test. Any other time, students may contact me outside of class time to find out their grade. Parents may contact me at [email protected]
EXTRA HELP
--I am available after school on Monday - Thursday from 2:00 - 2:30 most weeks
--Every day students stay for help for 20 minutes or more (and accomplish something), they get 2 extra points on the next test