Renaissance Standardized Assessment  (STAR testing)
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Homework Policy 
   Homework is an opportunity to review skills learned in class.  Homework also promotes a student's responsibility for his or her own learning.  
   Students are given time during each class to write homework assignments, due dates, and upcoming assessment dates in their Homework Assignment Book.
   Homework must be brought to class during the class time period on the day it is due.  Students must not wait until the end of the day to hand it in.  Homework turned in one day late will be accepted for 50% credit.  Work turned in afterward will receive no credit.   
   If homework cannot be completed because of a family or medical emergency, please email me or attach a note to the assignment.  Your child will be given an opportunity to finish the work. 


Deductions for late assignments 
   1 day late:  5% deducted from score 
   2 days late:  10% deducted from score  
   3 or more days late:  score of 0 
   
  
Make Up Assignments due to Sickness
   Students are given one day for each day of absence to make up missed work.  I will be happy to gather work to send home with a friend or sibling.  Please let the school office know your request before lunchtime so that I can gather materials to be sent home at dismissal. 
   When returning from an absence, it is the student's responsibility to find out what work was missed.  Students may ask a classmate about textbook work, and then find written assignments in the grade-level organizer in my classroom. 
 

Work Missed Due to Family Trips  
   See the SPS handbook for absences due to family trips / vacations.
     

Grading for Science 
   Tests                       35%
   Quizzes                   25%
   Classwork/Labs      20%
   Homework              20%

   
Parent/Teacher Communication
   Communication is essential in fostering your child's success!  Please remember to: 
   * Read my webpage subject tabs for current topics and reminders.  I update these weekly.
   * Use the Genesis Parent Portal to see your child's grades and upcoming assessment dates. 
   * Check your child's Homework Assignment Agenda daily for assignments, test dates and
      other reminders.  Students are responsible for updating their Agenda in every class.
   * Email, call, or write me with your questions or concerns.  Conferences can be scheduled at a
      mutually convenient date and time.   
   * Read the weekly St. Paul School newsletter for school announcements, current news, and
     upcoming events.