Grading

=//**Grading: **//=  - 40% - Tests Every unit of study will have a unit test. Test dates will be announced at least one week prior to the test. Each test will include multiple choice questions and some writing element. -10% - Quizzes  There will generally be quizzes every week.  - 25% - Essays/Projects Essay writing is an extremely important tool that you will use throughout your life and there will be plenty done in this class! In addition you will periodically be assigned projects that support classroom concepts. Each project will have its own unique grading rubric. (Hint: This is one area in which you can bring your grade up!!)

- 20% - Homework : Homework is a general category for any work completed that is not a test, project, or quiz. This category includes both in-class work and traditional take home work.

-5% - Classwork This includes sharing within the class and behavior in the classroom