Weighted Averages
Grading for Python Programming
Grading Scale
98.5-100
|
A+
|
91.5-98.49
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A
|
89.5-91.49
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A-
|
88.5-89.49
|
B+
|
81.5-88.49
|
B
|
79.5-81.49
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B-
|
78.5-79.49
|
C+
|
71.5-78.49
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C
|
69.5-71.49
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C-
|
68.5-69.49
|
D+
|
61.5-68.49
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D
|
59.5-61.49
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D-
|
0-59.49
|
F
|
TESTS:
AP STAT Students:
NOTEBOOKS: (We use two separate composition notebooks)
***This doesn't apply to CS classes
1) Notes Notebook
2) HW Notebook
IN CLASS PROBLEMS/QUIZZES/Projects: (Math Classes, not CS)
PROJECTS/PRESENTATIONS:
WRITING RESPONSIBILITIES:
- DO NOT MISS the Day of a TEST!!! You will receive a tentative 0% until 2-3 weeks before the end of the semester. At that time, I will make a decision on if and when a makeup occurs.
- For all math classes other than CS classes, it is an AHS mathematics department policy that you have the option to replace your lowest test score with the average of the lowest test score and your final exam score. (Exception, see note below for 0% cheating grades)
- On the average, we have about 4-8 tests assessments per semester.
- The test assessments are more demanding than what most students expect. Test assessments require a diverse set of problems which will require you to problem solve and connect multiple skills and concepts. The tests do not resemble the easier HW problems.
- All tests must be completed before the bell rings. Please show up nice and early.
- Upon release, all students are welcome to see their test and answers.
- Support is a great time to ask to see your test and ask questions.
- If a student is caught cheating, it is an automatic 0% and a referral to the administration. You are also placed on academic probation.
Geometry Students:
NOTEBOOKS: (We use two separate composition notebooks)
***This doesn't apply to AP CSP & CSA classes
1) Notes Notebook
2) HW Notebook
NOTEBOOKS: (We use two separate composition notebooks)
***This doesn't apply to AP CSP & CSA classes
1) Notes Notebook
2) HW Notebook
- Even though Paper Notes are worth 0% of your grade, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED you take great notes. On some occasions, your NOTES Notebook will be allowed to be used during the test. Consequently, taking better notes can lead to significant help as you prepare and during some tests.
- Even though HW is worth 0% of your grade, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you do every HW assignment and reviews. It is nearly impossible to pass the class unless you put quality practice into your test preparation.
- By Completing ALL of the following for a chapter, you will get an EXTRA 5% TEST BONUS.
- All Assigned HW
- All Assigned Reviews
- Partial HW or Reviews gets you 0% bonus points.
- These assignments are usually due the day of the test. You cannot go back at the end of the semester and then attempt your HW
- To get the bonus extra test points, must be 1) Complete 2) On time
NOTEBOOKS: (We use two separate composition notebooks)
***This doesn't apply to CS classes
1) Notes Notebook
2) HW Notebook
- Even though Paper Notes are worth 0% of your grade, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED you take great notes. On occasion, your NOTES Notebook will be allowed to be used during the test. Consequently, taking better notes can lead to significant help as you prepare and during some tests.
- Even though HW is worth 0% of your grade, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you do every HW assignment and reviews. It is nearly impossible to pass the class unless you put quality practice into your test preparation.
- By Completing ALL of the following for a chapter, you will get an EXTRA 5% TEST BONUS.
- All Assigned HW
- All Assigned Reviews
- Partial HW or Reviews gets you 0 bonus points.
- These assignments are usually due the day of the test. You cannot go back at the end of the semester and then attempt your HW
- To get the bonus extra test points, must be 1) Complete 2) On time
IN CLASS PROBLEMS/QUIZZES/Projects: (Math Classes, not CS)
- In class problems/quizzes/projects are usually easy and serve as a guide as we progress through the learning process.
- The some quizzes are usually very short with just 1 problem. (100% or 0%).
- The in class problems/quizzes are mostly based upon what we learned that day.
- These short problems/quizzes are like temperature readings as we teach new material, therefore the problems/quizzes are elementary in nature.
- Over the course of the semester, we will take as many as 20 quizzes each worth a variety of points.
- If you are absent the day we take a quiz, there are no make-ups. However, the next quiz you take will be worth double. If you miss two quizzes, the next quiz will be worth triple and so on.
- Quizzes are rarely returned since you will probably know your grade right away. However, all students are welcome to see their quizzes and answers at a later time.
- A majority of these problems/quizzes are usually taken with a buddy where you turn in 1 piece of paper with 2 names on top.
- We use our 8 by 5 LEGAL PADS for our QUIZZES. This is why we call it our Quiz Pad.
PROJECTS/PRESENTATIONS:
- Throughout the semester, I will assign projects and presentations on a variety of topics dealing with problem solving, creativity and exploration.
- These projects and presentations are designed for students to challenge themselves, use their creativity, discovery new things and are non-traditional in nature.
WRITING RESPONSIBILITIES:
- With the Common Core Standards, you will see lots of writing across all classes.
- You are expected to write your best work and use the standard MLA format with all papers.
- I suggest you use your LVUSD Google Drive account to create documents.
- In the mathematics department, the first semester is given the week prior to winter vacation.
- All finals are departmental and comprehensive
KHAN ACADEMY & SEMESTER BONUSES (Extra Credit)
***Doesn't apply to CS classes
- See the links above for KHAN details regarding subjects to MASTER and the percentage points for each subject mastered.
- An official due date will be announced which will be approximately 2-4 weeks prior to the end of the semester.
- It is nearly impossible to achieve these bonuses unless you devote quality time throughout the semester.
- Khan has built in timers making it impossible to achieve mastery in a short time. Start early and chisel your efforts over the entire semester.
OLDER COURSES
Grading for Algebra 1P