grading policy

GRADING POLICY

MWCS LOTE Department Homework Policy

Homework will be given on a regular basis.
Homework is an integral part of the learning process.
It is important to practice new skills and is vital to second language acquisition.
Homework provides an essential tool for reinforcement and retention of language concepts communicated in the classroom.
Homework checked for completion will be weighted at 10%.

MAKE UP POLICY

Students are responsible for submitting all missed work due to a legal absence FIVE SCHOOL DAYS from the date of the return to class from the absence.
Students should speak with the teacher to get the assignments missed and make arrangements to make up the work.
All missed work must be turned in at the close of the 5th day deadline
Work not turned in at the end of the five day deadline will not be given credit.
Work missed due to an illegal absence will be not be given credit.
Exceptions can be made in extenuating circumstances, for example, an extremely long illness.
Missed work is posted in the classroom for each student who is absent on a particular day.

Other Information

Re-tests are allowed for any quiz or test given at the students request.

Reminders regarding retests are given by teacher when tests/quizzes are returned.

There is a limited time frame for re-tests, usually within one week of returning a graded

quiz or test.

The time frame is flexible given extenuating circumstances.