Grading & Makeup policy - Mr. Clough’s classes
2014-2015
Class grades will be calculated as follows:
Homework(25%) will be assigned almost every class, and will be vital to your learning. All
assignments are to be completed in your workbook, notebook, or on paper that is distributed by
teacher. I will check homework on the day it is due. All homework must show work done out
unless otherwise specified. Writing answers only is usually not acceptable for full credit. All
homework must be done in pencil. Late homework will be accepted 2nd day(-25%), 3rd day &
beyond(-50%).
Class Participation(10%) is based on the following
You are expected to be actively involved in the discussion and activities in class each day, the
material will make much more sense to you if you participate.
1.) Be prepared for class is also part of your participation grade; coming to class without books,
notebook, pencil and calculator (on a continual basis) will have a negative effect on your grade.
2.) Unnecessary talking in class while class is being conducted will negatively affect your grade.
3.) Any use of cell phones, i-pods, or any electronic equipment in class other than calculators will
negatively impact your quarterly grades. I-pads may be used in class for mathematics purposes
only.
4.) Habitual tardiness to class without good reason is not acceptable. If you are late 3 times to
class without appropriate reason will equal 1 unexcused absence and will result in a 2% point
reduction in your grade for the quarter.
Quizzes(25%) will usually be given at the completion of each section. There will about five to
six quizzes each quarter. These are short assessments that let me know if you understand the
topic. A poor quiz grade tells you that you need more study and/or extra help on the topic. All
quizzes must be done in pencil. Quizzes will be announced and unannounced.
Tests(40%) will be given after each chapter that is covered. All tests must be done in pencil.
Tests will always be announced. No cross outs allowed on tests or quizzes. TESTS: 1% off for
each small cross out and 2 or more % off for larger cross outs; QUIZZES: 0.1 points off for
each small cross-out and 0.2 points off for larger crossouts. (Use eraser).
Test & Quiz Makeups:
1.) If a test or quiz is missed because of absence then you must take the test or quiz upon the
next day you return to school.
2.) If you are unable to comply with #1 above then see me immediately upon your return to
school or e-mail me to let me know when you will be able to take the test and/or quiz.
Test Retakes:
1.) If you do poorly on a test then you will be given the opportunity to retake the test. You
will be given 5 school days from the time you receive the previous test or back to retake
the test. YOU MUST REDO ALL INCORRECT PROBLEMS ON THE TEST ON A SEPARATE
PIECE OF PAPER, STAPLE TO ORIGINAL TEST AND SUBMIT IT TO ME BEFORE I PLACE
THE RETAKE TEST IN THE LIBRARY FOLDER.
2.) The maximum score that you will be able to receive on your test retake will be 70%.
*** NOTE: No quiz retakes, lowest quiz score in each quarter will be discarded
when calculating quarter grade.