The William Floyd Science Department grading policy is derived by the

department according to district guidelines:

Quarterly Grades:
60% - Assessments (Quizzes and Tests)
Multiple choice questions
Short answer questions
Projects/papers
15% - Laboratory Activities
15% - Class participation
Participation in classroom activities and lessons such as those
listed below.
10% - Homework

Classroom activities that may be used to assess class participation:

Attends class/reports to class on time

Active participation in class discussions
Prepared for class
Completion of Do Now or Closing tasks
Listening attentively and being alert
Following directions
Maintaining effort on task
Active participation in cooperative group assignments
Completing independent work
Participation in lab activities
Taking notes and keeping all class handouts
Daily quizzes
Journal entries
Other classroom activities that are incorporated into class lessons

Final Averages:
Full Year Courses Semester Courses
22.5% - Each Quarter Average 45% - Each Quarter Average
10% - Final or Regents Exam 10% - Final Exam