Minarets HSGrading PoliciesGrading Policies

Systematic SuccessWe all need to play the same game.

Updated for 2014-15

Minarets HSNo Extra CreditNo Extra Credit

Extra credit devalues being sharp and on time.

Being on time counts!

In other words, turn in all missing work. There

is no get out jail free card!

Minarets HSNo Extra CreditNo Extra Credit

Meet classroom deadlines. 

Are extra points possible?Yes, you can get extra points for being done

EARLY ON THE NEXT projects or going above and beyond the requirements.

Minarets HSNo Extra CreditNo Extra Credit

What about Pro Points?Sure, Pro Points are great.

But they are for being ON TIME,

in contact and working over and above,Pro Points aren't for "fixing" a grade.

Being on time counts!

We want to prepare you to be successful. Employers want

things done on time and done at a professional level.

Minarets HSLate WorkLate Work

One of the most important lessons for life: Being done ahead of time.

You can't be good at something if it's always last minute. If you get it done early, there is more time to make sure it is done well.

Minarets HSLate WorkLate Work

An assignment that misses a deadline gets a maximum of 70%

70% IS THE MAXIMUM FOR LATE WORKLate assignments can get a 50% or a 60%,

if they are of poor quality.

The lessons still count, and matter, but they are late.

Minarets HSLate WorkLate Work

The longer you wait, the less percentage it is worth.

After just a couple of weeks, you can only receive half credit!

Assignments can be turned in at any time

DURING A QUARTER.

When the quarter ends, that's the end.

Missing assignments LOSE an ADDITIONAL

10% EACH AND EVERY WEEK.

Yes, you heard that correctly. When the quarter or semester ends, you can no longer turn in assignments

from that grading period.

Minarets HSWork-based mentalityWork-based mentality

Not everyone will get an A.

But everyone can work.

And everyone can grow.

And everyone needs to learn to be industrious

Minarets HSFailing ClassesFailing Classes

Charter and Transfer Kids:Getting Fs will trigger parent meetings,

this could lead to disenrollment

Chawanakee Kids:Getting Fs will trigger parent meetings,

suspensions and reassignmentto other schools in our district.

Minarets HSDoing WellDoing Well

Charter and Transfer Kids:Finishing on time and doing well will open up

opportunities for choices and privileges. Chawanakee Kids:

Finishing on time and doing well will open up opportunities for choices and privileges.

Minarets HS

You are in control. You determine whether you are successful or not. If you live like every result is a reflection

of the work you put in, then you will be

successful.

Minarets HS

No "Write-Offs", or "Discounts"

You Have to Do ALL the WorkDo you owe 10 things? Do 10

All the lessons matter.

Minarets HSAbsences? Absences?

FFA/Sports/Absences

One day of makeup per absence

Yes, you still do the work.

Minarets HSAbsences? Absences?

Don’t ask, “Did we do anything while I was gone?” Every time you are gone, check in

with your teachers. There is always learning going on. Each teacher has an online website.

Check it daily to make sure you are up to speed.

Minarets HSGrade Codes Grade Codes

 If a student is absent= teachers mark AB (a zero)

This can be a field trip, illness or Ind. Study

If a student doesn't turn an assignment in= M (missing, a zero)The student did not work timely

If an assignment is excused = EXSometimes, a student doesn't need to do a given assignment

No one "gives" you grades.

You take them, by working and scoring points

Success is in your hands. We believe you will succeed!