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VIII. Textbooks
A. Textbook
B. Close Reader Workbook
C. Common Core Assessment Workbook
IX. Grades
A. Grade Scale
a. Homework 5%
b. Classwork 15%
c. Quiz 20%
d. Test 30%
e. Projects 30%
B. Papers with no names will result in a loss of 5 points per day, and is the student’s responsibility
to re-submit with name for a grade to be entered into Infinite Campus
C. All work must be submitted in blue/black ink or pencil. No colored paper, crumpled or ripped
paper will be accepted. Work submitted in this fashion will be returned to the student to
correct before the teacher will grade.
D. Students may re-test 1 test or quiz during a 9 week period. In order for a student to re-test,
they must have failed (69 or below) the test they wish to re-do.
X. Absences
A. Students are responsible for any and all work missed when absent. (Parents should
communicate extenuating circumstances by phone or e-mail.)
***This syllabus is subject to change to accommodate for time restraints and meet the individual needs and
interests of the students. Students will be notified of changes.
Due to the nature of the writing process, papers will be graded in a reasonable amount of time.