Mr. Pat Durr
Grades are made up of several components.
First, writing assignments include both essays and
short answer worksheet. Both writing assignments may be rewritten for higher
scores if the first score is not satisfactory.
Second, quizzes and tests covering literature are
added to the total grade.
Third, talks and/or speeches are required for each
triad.
Fourth, 50 points are awarded for behavior. A
student loses points through the infraction of rules. It is felt that students who behave, add to the positive climate of the
class and more learning can take place. Those who disrupt the learning
environment prevent me from teaching and students from learning. That negative
behavior may affect the academic grade.
Fifth, students create and add to electronic
portfolios representing academic work, community service, and personal hobbies.
A completed portfolio is worth 50 points. Many speeches and presentations can
be based from the portfolio. This is an area where students can add extra
credit points to their grades.
Sixth, vocabulary unit assignments and tests will
also be added to the total grade.
A percentage is tabulated based on all recorded
grades. Percentages are converted to a letter grade based on English department
guidelines. 100
– 90 =A
89 – 80 = B
79 – 70 = C
69 – 62 = D
61 –
0 = F
In English class, time is given to work in the
classroom. Many students complete their work in class. Some students take more
time for various reasons. If an
assignment is not turned in on the due date, the score recorded is zero until
it is completed. Overdue assignments may be made up at any time during the current
semester for half credit. For example, a student can make up a missed
assignment from the first triad during the third triad. Assignments turned in
on time, that meet basic criteria, can be completed a second time for a
possible higher grade.
It is the student’s responsibility to come in to
school early, stop by during lunch, or stay after school if more time is needed
to complete work, or when absent, to get the assignment. Most assignments can
be accessed from the class website. Assignments may be turned in through email.
Most work is digital. The student should have a jump drive to transfer files
from home to school or school to home. All written work, especially essays, are required to be stored in the student’s electronic
portfolio.