Homework: Homework assignments are used to encourage the review of materials or the development of skills taught in class. Homework plays a significant role in the success of the student. Homework assignments will be announced during class---the assignments will also be posted on the chalkboard and on the class website. Students will also record their homework in their planner. Homework will be collected the day after it is assigned unless otherwise noted.
Independent Reading Assignment: Students will be required to read at least one novel outside of class instruction during the marking period. Once a marking period, students will present to the class a project based on their novel, a list will be provided to students and requirements will be explained in greater detail in class.
Late Assignments: There is no excuse for not turning work in on time! Any assignment that is not turned in on time will automatically receive a grade of 70%. No additional copies of the assignment will be provided. You may check the class website for additional papers. http://www.ccps.org/teachers/kreed/Site/Welcome.html Periodically there will be documents available for downloading. Late assignments from the first half of the marking period will be accepted until interim time. Those from the second half will be accepted until 5 days before the marking period ends.
Make-Up Work Policy: Any assignments due the day the student was absent are due the day the student returns to school or the work will be graded according the late assignment policy. Students are responsible for rescheduling missed tests, quizzes and in class projects. A make-up date MUST be scheduled with the teacher on the day the student returns. Failure to schedule a date to make-up these items will result in an F. Students will need to consult the absent log to see what they missed and copy any notes from a classmate. A folder will be provided that will include any worksheets that were missed due to an absence. If your absence has been given a lawful excuse, you will have one day to make up the assignment. If you are absent for multiple consecutive days and it has been given a lawful excuse, then the student will have one day for every day absent to complete the missed work, unless other arrangements have been made. Unlawful absences will be graded according to the Cecil County Public Schools Grading Policy for Unlawful Absences. See www.ccps.org for details.
If a student misses class due to band, chorus, or any other school club, they are still responsible for any and all work done that day in class. The student will need to come to class first, turn in any assignments that are due that day, and be aware of any assignments that are due the following day.
Correcting Assignments: If an assignment was turned in on time and it receives a grade of 69% or lower, it can be corrected on a blank sheet of paper, and resubmitted within 5 days of receiving the graded assignment. The two grades will then be averaged together. Notebook Evaluations, Writing Prompts, Late Work, and Projects cannot be corrected.
Unacceptable Assignments: Students MUST take pride in their work. Assignments that are incomplete, illegible, ripped, wrinkled, scribbled on, or are not completed in pencil, blue or black ink will NOT be graded. They will be returned to the student and be counted as a late assignment when resubmitted.
Extra Credit: Extra credit will not be given for any reason as stated in the CCPS Grading Policy.
Extra Help: I am happy to assist students with any questions they have. Feel free to ask—I’m here to help! Students may
arrange to meet with me after school on most days until 3:30. A note from parents giving permission is required before the
student may stay after. Students need first to ask if the teacher is available 24 hours PROIR to staying.
Let’s Have a Great Year!
