Grading Percentage Breakdown (New): 80% Classroom Assessments ( Tests, Quizzes, Quarterly assessments, Projects, Current Events etc)
20% Learning Activities (Homework, Classwork, Crosswords etc)
Typically you will receive 20-30 assignments per quarter
Class Participation and general expectations:
General Class Discussion
A Leadership Role in Group Activities
Reading in Class
Asking / Responding to Questions
Note Taking in Class / Binders
Following Oral and Written Directions
Positive Interaction with Peers and Teachers
Test / Quiz Information:
Two or three tests will be given each quarter and they will always be announced to the students.
Quizzes are given numerous times throughout the quarter and will be either announced or unannounced at the discretion of the teacher.
Homework Information:
Homework is given a minimum of twice weekly. Homework is to be handed in on time or no credit will be given. There is no reason that a homework assignment should be late with the exception of illness. My E-Mail address (pdercole@cpsed.net) and website (https://mrdercole.tripod.com/) are provided so that you can contact me and stay up to date on assignments if you are ill or if you have any questions about an assignment or a class. This will allow you to keep up with the work and avoid having late or missing assignments. The E-Mail address should only be used for educational purposes.
Extra Help:
Extra help is always available. The parents and the students are encouraged to contact me if there are any questions or concerns. As long as I am given advance notice I will be willing to stay after school and provide extra help for the students who are interested. You can also email any questions that might arise. I am also available before school most days.
Typically you will receive 20-30 assignments per quarter
Class Participation and general expectations:
General Class Discussion
A Leadership Role in Group Activities
Reading in Class
Asking / Responding to Questions
Note Taking in Class / Binders
Following Oral and Written Directions
Positive Interaction with Peers and Teachers
Test / Quiz Information:
Two or three tests will be given each quarter and they will always be announced to the students.
Quizzes are given numerous times throughout the quarter and will be either announced or unannounced at the discretion of the teacher.
Homework Information:
Homework is given a minimum of twice weekly. Homework is to be handed in on time or no credit will be given. There is no reason that a homework assignment should be late with the exception of illness. My E-Mail address (pdercole@cpsed.net) and website (https://mrdercole.tripod.com/) are provided so that you can contact me and stay up to date on assignments if you are ill or if you have any questions about an assignment or a class. This will allow you to keep up with the work and avoid having late or missing assignments. The E-Mail address should only be used for educational purposes.
Extra Help:
Extra help is always available. The parents and the students are encouraged to contact me if there are any questions or concerns. As long as I am given advance notice I will be willing to stay after school and provide extra help for the students who are interested. You can also email any questions that might arise. I am also available before school most days.