Grading

 

 

In general, grades for levels 1-3 will be calculated using the following percentages. Due to the fact that Spanish 201 will be doing some projects / assignments for extended periods of time, the students in this class will have this grading scale modified each marking period.
Category Percentage of Grade
Exams / Big Projects 40%
Quizzes / Projects 35%
Speaking / Participation 15%
Homework 10%
Generally, students will have a week to make up any work. This may be extended due to serious illness, school cancellations, etc. It is to the student's advantage to stay on top of their work. Also, students may make up MOST quizzes to improve their grade. I will average the old grade with the new. For example, if a student were to get a 0 on a quiz, they could come in after school within a week's time to take a similar quiz. If they received a 100 on this new quiz, I would average the 100 with the 0 and put a 50 in my grade book. Some quizzes will not be available for a make-up. Quizzes that involve extended reading or listening passages may be too involved to allow for the creation of a similar quiz. If students are studying consistently every day, they shouldn't have any problems. Remember, consistent studying is the key to success. I don't generally give a lot of homework because I expect students to spend 10 - 15 minutes a night studying.

 

Students in Levels 1 & 2 have new texts this year which will offer on-line support and study aids. Check in on the "What you should be studying" page as we progress through the year to find this information!

Are you up to date with all of your work?
Stay after until 3:15 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to complete any work or simply study. 3:15 buses soon.

 

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