8 to high school . All students not achieving the required 1.7 may have the opportunity to go to summer school to attain the required grade point average . Students returning to either grade for a second year shall be required to repeat the course of study prescribed for that grade .
English Department :
Homework : Assignments will support unit coursework . Grading will reflect achievement of outlined expectations . Homework not completed can lower grade significantly .
Evaluation : Graded work is weighted as follows : * Assessment - 50 % of overall grade . * Classwork - 30 % of overall grade . * Homework - 20 % of overall grade . Students are evaluated in accordance with the district assessment calendar .
Writing Assignments : Written products will reflect various lengths / formats . Structure , development , and conventions will be focus of writing lessons and assessment . Writing is integrated with reading instruction .
Social Studies Department :
Homework : Assignments are given according to the unit being covered . They are graded according to if and how well expectations are met . Homework not completed can lower
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