Academic Policy

True or False: Completing minor assessments when they are assigned keeps the student on pace and helps him or her knowledge and skill necessary to be successful on major assessments, which is the largest portion of a student's grade.

• True
• False
• Depends on the student
• Depends on the subject

What is the weighting for major assessments in non-EOC courses?

• 70%
• 60%
• 80%
• 50%

An End-of-Course (EOC) exam in Algebra 1, English 2, Biology or US History counts for ____% of a student's overall grade for the course.

• 10
• 20
• 30
• 40

Learning to show up on time and when expected is a college and career ready skill all students should learn. Whether in college or on a job, good attendance and a willingness to give effort generally leads to positive consequences, and poor attendance or participation will lead to negative consequences. What % of an overall grade in a PE course counts on participation?

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

• none of the above

In addition to participation, on-time assignments are beneficial. What is the daily deduction (in points) for an assignment turned in late?

• 10 point

• 15 points

• 5 points

• none of the above

How many times can a student retake a major assessment?

• Once
• Twice
• None

• Unlimited times

It is important to correct mistakes and relearn content immediately following the original assessment. Therefore, a retake must be taken within the _____ _____ of the original assessment. 

• major assessment

• instructional unit

• excused absence

• all of the above

Refusing to take a major assessment when present for the assessment (regardless of a recent absent) will result in __________. (Chose all that apply.)

• the assessment will be scored as is and recorded in PowerSchool.

  
  

• the student could be ineligible for a retake.

  
  

• the student would need administrative approval for a retake.

  
  

True or False. The final grade entered for any retake will be the highest grade earned on the assessment.

• True
• False

What is the maximum penalty for late work?

• 5 points

• 25 points

• 35 points

• 40 points