Mrs. Dowling's Grading Policy

Academic Grading English 11 and Creative Writing Weighted Grades English Classwork or Homework Worksheets-1X On-Line Class Reading Discussions-1X On-Line Reader's Log or Research Journals-2X Quizzes-2X Tests-3X Compositions, Papers, and Projects-3X Creative Writing Mentoring and/or Editing-1X Workshop Assignments-1X Required Topic Assignments-1X Writing Exercises-1X Journal Reads and Book Talks-2X Literary Magazine Assignments and Submissions-2X Quarterly Webfolios-3X Book Club Bingos-3X

Work turned in late will receive a LATE grade with 10 points deducted for each day late. A maximum penalty will result in a 50-LATE grade SEE a LIST of the grading symbols for the gradebook 65% Rule: If a student fails to turn in at least 65% of the work assigned, it will result in an automatic failure.