9ELA Syllabus Review (Spring 2025)

How much are test grades worth?

• 25%

• 15%

• 50%

• 60%

How much is the final exam worth?

• 60%

• 25%

• 15%

• 20%

Which item is NOT listed as a required course material?

• A 2” binder

• School-provided Chromebook

• Tissues and hand sanitizer

• Plenty of notebook paper

What is one of the classroom rules mentioned in the syllabus?

• Be silent at all times

• Be respectful

• Be late to class

• Be disruptive

What is the late work policy for 9th Grade ELA?

(Check all that applies.)

• For every day an assignment is late, you will receive a 10% late penalty on the assignment grade.

• The highest a student can earn on a late assignment is a 70.

• Late assignments must be turned in during the same nine weeks that they were assigned.

• Late grades can be removed by redoing the assignment.

How much time do you have to make up missed work from an absence?

• You have 3 school days for every missed day. After that, the work is treated as late.

• You have 1 school day for every missed day. After that, the work is treated as late.

• You have 1 week for every missed day. After that, the work is treated as late.

• You can turn in make up work from an absence at any time for full credit.

How much credit can you receive for an assignment on which cheating or AI was used?

• 50%

• 75%

• 25%

• 0%

What is the policy on using AI to create assignments?

• AI can be used with documentation only.

• AI is strictly prohibited for any reason.

• AI can be used with documentation and permission.

• AI can be used only for research with documentation.

How much notice does Ms. Simmons need if you would like to come in for extra help before or after school?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 2 days

• You are not required to give Ms. Simmons notice if you plan to come in for extra help.

What is the policy on personal technology in this class?

Note that personal technology refers to cell phones, smart watches, and headphones/earbuds.

• Personal technology should be left at home and is not allowed anywhere at school

• Personal technology may be sometimes used in class and requires teacher permission.

• Personal technology must remain out of sight or in a phone pocket and may not be used without teacher permission.

• Personal technology may be used freely throughout the block but requires teacher permission.