Grades
Listed below are the grades for all science periods. 
Updated: June 4, 2009--Final Grades for Quarter 4
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Grading Symbols:
"L" Late--neither the assignment and/nor the "late work" form that the student was given to be signed by a parent/guardian has been received. The late work form must be signed and attached to the late assignment in order to get credit when it is eventually submitted. The assignment will be graded as though on time but of course accuracy and if it fulfills all directions (completeness) will be taken into account just like any other assignment. See syllabus for more explanation.
"A" Absence-need to make up and will become 'late/missing' status and then a zero score if not made up soon. See "daily agenda" for information about work that you missed. All absent work should be turned in with the word ABSENT clearly printed on the top of the page."I" Incomplete assignment- It will receive partial credit if it is completed and submitted in short time (post-haste) even though it was returned to the student and then resubmitted late.
"Ch" Cheating- No points (score) awarded. The document(s) are kept for teacher records and usually the parents are notified.
"E" Excused from assignment. Usually given to students who were absent for a lab or video.
Great grades are accomplished by those with great attitudes!
Break through your obstacles and just do it for yourself!!
Failure is a part of success--learn and move on to your goals and dreams!
Keys to Success!
1. Time Management
Use your binder reminder to plan your week for English, history, math, and science. Fill in the Binder Reminder calendar every day so you know what homework you have each night for the week and when assignments are due. Check your Binder Reminder every morning before you go to school.
2. Organized Notebook/Backpack
Take 5-10 minutes to check your notebook and backpack each week. Make sure there are no assignments you forgot to turn in. Throw out any unnecessary papers.
3. Turn In Assignments When They Are Due
This may sound obvious, but many students finish assignments, then don’t turn them in. Put completed assignments in the front of your notebook section for each class. When you walk into math, open the front of your math section to find your most recent work. If it is going to be collected, take it out and have it ready to turn in. Do the same for each class.
4. Take Advantage of Extra Credit
Extra credit is offered in all Team Columbia classes. If you are not sure about what it is, how to do it, or when it is due, ask your teacher. Extra credit is used to boost your grade and not to replace doing regular assignments or projects.
5. Study/Phone Buddy
It is helpful to study with a friend; that does not mean copying someone else’s work. If you can’t study with a friend, at least have a friend’s phone number to ask about make-up work, instructions, difficult assignments, etc.
6. Active Listening
Practice active listening in class. The steps are:
1. Sit up in your seat
2. Maintain eye contact with the speaker.
3. Repeat in your mind what the speaker is saying.
4. Ask yourself, “What should I be learning or understanding?”
7. Help From Home
Ask your parents or somebody else who might be able to help you solve math problems, proofread your written work, quiz you for tests, or offer advice about projects. We welcome the expertise of your relatives and neighbors.
8. Develop Study Skills and Strategies Flash Cards:.
Outlining:
A. Organization of the Body
1. Cells are basic units of the body.
2. Groups of cells with similar function make up tissues of which ther are four basic types.
The main characters/concepts were…
9. Be Test Wise
Become familiar with each teacher’s test pattern. Mr. Fiero has a chapter section quiz every other week-starting with Chapter 3. Mrs. Reinhold has a weekly quiz . Mrs. James and Mrs. Shaw have daily math quizzes, and Ms. Bretthauer has vocabulary quizzes, Accelerated Reading Tests, etc.
10. Quality Work
- Full title and details about assignment like page and question numbers and Chapter and section.
- Indent start of every paragraph if your write in narrative/essay form.
- Proofreading is absolutely necessary. We expect correct spelling and punctuation in every class. We also expect thoughtful answers in complete sentences; not fragmented responses.
- Completely answering questions with thoughtful answers that refer to facts.concepts in the text or notes.
A “C-” answer – by tradition, public works projects, and education
An “A” answer - Emperor Wen reunified
11.Absences
When you miss school you should:
A. Check your binder reminder
B. Call your study/phone buddy
C. Ask your teammates about the work when your return.
D. Check with your teachers to make sure you acquire the missed assignments.
E. Turn in the work due when you were absent when you return.
F. Be familiar with the school rules about absences and tardies.
12.Extra Help
Team Columbia teachers are available for out-of-class help for those students who really want and need a little extra help.
I see success as simply making progress (more compassionate, knowledgeable, skillful, healthy, happy, etc.)-evolving as a whole person and being happy with that. Perfection is not possible but trying for your personal best each day is within reach. Be honest with yourself and others but do not judge too harshly. Failure, as strange at this sounds, is the key to success but you must not give up! So many quit right before they reach their goal.
Please ask for help anytime --Success is always within reach!!!
Please feel free to have lunch in my room anytime I am available!
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