Parents and Students: We have begun quarter 3, and grades start over. I am noting on scores if a student has not turned in a task. Until the item is turned in, it will have a score of 50% value. The items from this week will need to be in by next Thursday for any additional credit beyond a 50 %. They do have ample time in class to complete tasks, but I am seeing a number of students off task, on phones when they should not be, or not focusing on the job they are to do. These behaviors are given redirects, but with class sizes of 32+ individuals, I cannot be policing behaviors and attending to instruction or helping those with questions. Please note that this week's test allows for a retake if the score is 18 or lower. A maximum retake score on a test will be a C-.
I have posted a practice review on their classroom stream. I am always in my room before school, and at lunches for help or additional work time. There is a correlation between work practice/labs completed and in on time and better comprehension of topics. Students that chronically do not turn work in or turn in incomplete work will be assigned to base camp after school to complete the task. We are moving on to DNA next week for several weeks. It is important for students with late/ missing work to get caught up as soon as possible so that they can attend to current classroom activities and not be swimming upstream for too long. Thank you in advance for your home support and individual responsibility.
