Quarter grades are calculated using the following and by building policy are mailed home:

An average of the HW assignments

 

20%
An average of quizzes (including surprise quizzes 20%
A of notebook test grade:

 

20%
An average participation grade

 

20%
An average project grade

 

20%
   

=100%*

 

 

*Each of the following can result in the loss of two full letter grades:

If a student fails to turn in a project a zero is averaged into their grade. 

If a student fails to keep a notebook a zero is averaged into their grade.

If a student completes absolutely no HW a zero is averaged into their grade.

A grade of "C" represents work of average quality for a student in the specific grade level

Please keep in mind that quality and timeliness also effect individual assignments.