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Grade Percentages.
Your grades in this class will consist of four major categories; each will be assigned a weight as follows:
50% - Summative Assessments
20% - Final Examination
30% - Formative Assessments
Attendance/Make-up Work.
Daily attendance is vital to educational success. It is difficult to makeup missed work, especially on a block
schedule. In keeping with Cobb County policy, you will be allowed to make up work for excused absences only.
When you are absent one day, missed assignments, including any homework, are due the day following your
return. Any previously assigned homework assignments are due on the day of your return to school.
If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to check the make-up work file (located on the front table) the day
you return to school. Once you have copied down the assignment(s), then you may ask questions regarding the
assignment.
Quizzes and tests must be made up within five school days of an excused absence. It is the your responsibility to
arrange for a time to make up your work.
If you have circumstances that require special consideration, please discuss them with us and we will work
together. Remember, tests and quizzes that are not made up within five school days will become automatic
zeros.
Work for students returning from suspension is due upon the day the student returns.
Late Work.
If an assignment is turned in late without an absence, 20% of the grade will be deducted. Late work will not be
accepted over 5 days late.
Extra Help.
We are here to teach you and foster your educational experience. We want you to do well. Please do not
hesitate to approach us with any questions or concerns you have regarding class. If you are experiencing a
difficult time understanding something or need additional help, please see us so that we may schedule a time to
meet.
Times are available in the afternoons, but please confirm the day and time with us first.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CLASS SYLLABUS AND POLICIES FOR MR. GRIFFINS 11TH GRADE
HONORS AMERICAN LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION CLASS. IF I HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, I
KNOW THAT I CAN CONTACT MY TEACHER AT THEIR EMAIL OR SEE THEM BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL.
**THIS SIGNED SYLLABUS SHOULD REMAIN IN THE FRONT OF YOUR NOTEBOOK FOR THE REMAINDER
OF THIS CLASS!**
PRINT STUDENTS NAME: _______________________________________________________________
STUDENTS SIGNATURE: ________________________________________ DATE: __________________
Parents,
I look forward to spending time this semester working with your child. I realize that from time to time you may have
questions regarding this class, your childs progress, or your childs future. I encourage you to use iGradePlus where you
will be able to answer most of your questions about class performance. If you need to speak directly to me, email will
be the most efficient form of contact. Do not hesitate to contact us.
Also, please mark your calendar for the PTSAs Open House later this month. On that night we will provide parents time
to meet and greet their childs teachers. Anticipate more information in the near future about this important evening.
Your signature below indicates to us that you have read the attached course syllabus, are aware of the reading
requirements/selections that this course entails, and understand that your childs grades will be available online at
Cobb Countys iGradePlus site.
In addition, your signature below grants your child permission to view G, PG, or PG-13 videos in class as long as they are
directly related to the Honors American Literature curriculum.
Sincerely,
Lukus Griffin
Honors American Literature Teacher
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Parent Signature
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Date