Grading
Classroom Rules
Signal System
Late/Missing Work
Miscellaneous
100

Labs, Quizzes, and Lab reflections belong to this grading category.

Category #2

100

If you roll a toy car used during a lab off the table intentionally and the lab does not direct you to do so, what classroom rule are you breaking?

#6: Do not misuse lab materials

100

Which signal do you use to get headphones?

4

100

Where should students look to find out what they missed when they were absent?

Homework document & Google Classroom

100

What is special about an assignment that is numbered?

Numbered assignments are graded. 

200

Category #1 is worth what percentage of your grade?

10%

200

If you stop working and pack up before the end of class, which Classroom Rule are you violating? 

#5 Work until the bell

200

Which signal do you use to go to the restroom?

3


200

When should students who need help finding or completing late work see Ms. Duncan?

Advisory period or email

200

What color pass do you take to go to the nurse?

Red

300

What percentage of your grade are Category #2 assignments worth?

30%

300

If you throw an eraser to a friend in another row, which rule have you violated?

#3- No throwing items

300

Which signal do you use to sharpen a pencil?

1

300

What happens if students do not turn in their work when it is due at the start of class?

It is late and docked 25%. You do not get to leave to get it and must turn in within 2 weeks.

300

Why do you have to develop strong study skills?

You have to develop strong study skills because your grade is mostly based on your test score.

400

What percentage of your grade are Category #1 assignments worth?

10%

400

If you get up to blow your nose without asking, what rule are you in violation of?

#1 Use the signal system before leaving your seat. 

400

Which signal do you use for tissue?

2

400

What do you do when you complete missing work?

Email Ms. Duncan. Include the assignment number.

400

What grade do you receive if you are caught cheating?

You will receive a score of zero if you are found to be cheating. 

500

Your Science Folder grade belongs to this category. 

Category #1

500

If you enter the room with a sucker in your mouth, which rule are you breaking?

#2 No food in the classroom

500
What do you do if told it is not a good time for the Restroom?
Use the signal again when it is a better time. 
500

When does Ms. Duncan grade late work?

At her earliest convenience.

500

What is the policy on test retakes?

Retakes are not permitted. Students have the success criteria from the start of the unit and should study right away.