Seven Guiding Principles for U-46 Secondary Grading

1. Seven Guiding Principles for U-46 Secondary Grading Guideline 4

2. Guideline # 4 Students should be expected to complete work for credit.

3. Rationale In order for students to be college and work ready, they must show mastery of the standards-based learning targets by completing ALL assignments.

4. Rationale A culture for learning is built where every assignment is connected to the mastery of the skill; therefore, must be completed.

5. Implementation • The opportunity to turn in work late has to be provided to students, however,the teacher has the right to establish a limit when late work is no longer accepted. • Deadlines and/or Penalties • Consistency within departments (same subject teachers) is highly recommended.

6. Implementation Clear verbal and written instructions/expectations will be provided to students and parents that all assigned work will be completed. • Course outline • Syllabus • Class Letter • Curriculum Night • Other

7. Considerations • Student input considered for deadlines • Due dates are communicated in advance • Due dates are allowed within a range of dates • Staggered due dates • Sign-up dates • Extensions for submission of assignments based on individual circumstances • Opportunities to support students in meeting deadlines could be provided by individual sites • Homework Club with Activity Bus

10. Wrap up