Course and Grades
This is the number of units you will study in Physical Science over the semester.
What is 8 units?
Unless an assignment identifies a different AI-use tier, this is the default tier.
What is Tier 1 — Independent?
This many percentage points are deducted for each school day an eligible Learning & Practice assignment is late.
What is 10 percentage points?
This rule means students cannot leave class during the first 15 minutes or last 15 minutes of class.
What is the Ragsdale 15/15 Rule?
This percentage of your grade comes from Mastery Evidence such as tests, projects, performance assessments, and laboratory assessments.
What is 60%?
In this AI tier, students may use AI for teacher-approved purposes such as brainstorming, explanations, practice, or feedback.
What is Tier 2 — AI-Assisted?
This is the maximum late penalty that can be deducted from an eligible Learning & Practice assignment.
What is 50 percentage points?
This is the maximum number of bathroom passes a student may use per day.
What are 3 passes?
This percentage of your final grade comes from the County Administered Final Exam.
What is 20%?
In this AI tier, AI is specifically permitted or required as part of the learning activity.
What is Tier 3 — AI-Integrated?
Unlike Learning & Practice assignments, this type of evidence does not receive a late penalty.
What is Mastery Evidence?
You need these two things to leave class during regular instructional time.
What are an approved SmartPass and a physical classroom pass?
If you score below 50% on a Physical Science test, you may take this type of assessment after tutoring.
What is an abbreviated retest?
This is one consequence of an academic-integrity violation involving unauthorized AI or other outside assistance.
What is a separate zero in Learning & Practice?
When you are absent and eligible for makeup work, you are responsible for checking this platform for missed assignments and materials.
What is Canvas?
This is the consequence for a student's fourth tardy.
What is a referral leading to Block ISS?