This is the way our grades work. Notice the most important is "participation and class work"! Do your best and you will be great.
Participation and Class work 40%
Quizzes and Tests 25%
Projects 25%
Homework 10%
- Class participation will be evaluated on a daily basis. Participation grades are affected by willingness to volunteer and communicate in the target language.
- Points are added to your class work grade according to how much you participate.
- Class work (individual or group) also includes daily warm-ups/drills and weekly audio work that we will be doing. Be sure to complete your drills and keep track of your participation points on your drill sheet. Your grade will be better if you keep up with the drills!
Quizzes and Tests 25%
- Students will have at least one quiz (including "POP" quizzes) every two weeks and various skits as we build our vocabulary
- Unit testswill be administered upon completion of a chapter/unit.
Projects 25%
- Projects are a way to interact with the language and show how much you have learned in a fun and creative way.
- At the end of each chapter you will have a test and a project.
Homework 10%
- Study the vocabulary each night, even when there is not a workbook page assigned.
- Homework will be assigned every time we meet; except on Friday.
- Homework is expected to be thoughtfully prepared in Blue/Black pen or pencil.
- HOMEWORK IS DUE THE NEXT DAY AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS.