Grading Policies
How can you find out what percentage of your grade is based on participation?
Grading breakdown/evaluation section
What kind of information can you typically find in the course schedule?
Topics covered, assignments due, test dates
If the syllabus lists both email and office hours, which is the better option for quick questions?
What should you do if you need to miss a class?
Refer to the attendance policy in the syllabus
Who is Miss P's favorite music artist?
Taylor Swift
True or False: Extra credit opportunities are always included on a syllabus
False: It is up to the discretion of the professor
What should you do if you see a topic listed for next week that you don’t understand?
Review the textbook or assigned readings before the class
True or False: You can only meet with your instructor during office hours if you have an appointment.
False: most office hours are open unless specified
True or False: The syllabus always outlines whether late work is accepted
True
True or False: Jonah only listens to audio books
True!
If you miss an exam, where would you look to find the instructor's policy on make-up exams?
Grading policy or exam policy
True or False: The course schedule is a tentative plan that may change during the semester.
True: The professor may adjust the course schedule for a number of reasons!
Why is it important to know your instructor’s preferred method of communication?
To ensure you follow their guidelines and get a faster response
Where would you find the rules about plagiarism in the syllabus?
In the academic integrity or policies section
What role did JR play in The Addams Family?
Gomez
What does weighted grading mean?
Different assignments contribute differently to the overall grade
How can a course schedule help you manage your time during the semester?
It helps you plan ahead for the semester and better manage your time
What should you do if you have a scheduling conflict with the listed office hours?
Email the instructor to request an alternate meeting time
Why is it important to read the attendance policy carefully?
It affects your grade and shows what is required to stay in good standing
What is Miss P's cat's name?
Moxie
If participation is worth 10% of your grade, and you don’t participate at all, what is the highest grade you can earn in the class?
90% if you get a 100% on every other assignment
What should you do when you receive your syllabus and find all of the exam dates?
Write it down in your planner/calendar/schedule!
What might happen if you try to contact your instructor on a personal phone number instead of the one listed in the syllabus?
It may be inappropriate or go unanswered—always use the listed contact methods
If your syllabus says, ‘No laptops allowed in class,’ what should you do if you need one for note-taking?
Speak with the instructor to request an exception- accommodations!!!
Where will Magda and Cree be doing their Capstone internship?
BevCam