Melissa Salgado Grading Policy Contemporary English World Literature English II

GRADING SYSTEM MASTERING 92% A 90% AIs able to produce pieces for publication. Is able to research and develop own thoughts and inquiry. Can effectively present thoughts.

GRADES:In my classes, your goal should not be to gain an A simply to have an A. Your goal should be to strive for mastery of the content being taught to you. You can put as much effort as you like into this class in order to refine and ultimately master the skills. I will provide you with knowledge, and activities in order to help you work at developing and refining the skills. This isnt a class that will grade you on every activity and practice that we do. It is not points based. It is a class that provides you with the knowledge and skills to develop, refine and ultimately master the content which isnt based on objective evidence. ATTENDANCE POLICY: You need to be here as much as possible. There is a lot of information/discussion that you will miss out on that could potentially put you into the developing category which will then require extra time and tutoring. When you are gone, you may be asked to stay after school to watch a clip/film, or attend working lunch to complete an activity that was done in class. The classroom instruction cannot be replicated so it is your best interest to try and be in class.

88% B+ 82% B 80% B-

REFINING
Have knowledge and skill to improve on concept/skill being taught. Works on improving skills on own time and seeks help when needed.

GRADING You will be graded on the following categories: WRITING- formal, informal essays COLLABORATION-working with teammates, participating in work, active role RESEARCH/INQUIRY-Taking initiative in material and guiding inquiry PRESENTATION- Presenting ideas and information from your perspective to others You will NOT be graded on the following: *Behavior *Attendance * Practice activities * Organization

78% C+ 72% C 70% C-

DEVELOPING
Have been introduced to concept/skill being taught, but lacks the skills or knowledge to know how to refine it. Working lunch Tutoring

68% D+ 62% D 60% DF is not an option

EMERGING
Recently been introduced to concept or skill. Needs practice. Needs to see many examples of what mastery looks like. Working Lunch Tutoring Conferenc e with teacher and parent.