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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. 

Consequences for not completing assignments
First Offense:
   Verbal warning; assignment is due the next day
Second Offense:
    St. Paul School written Notice sent home with the student  to be signed by a parent
    The signed SPS Notice and the assignment are due the following day.
Third Offense:
   SPS written Notice sent home with the student to be signed by a parent
   The signed SPS Notice and the assignment are due the following day.
Fourth and subsequent Offenses:
   Detention date is assigned.  An SPS written Notice with the Detention details is sent    
   home with the student to be signed by a parent.  The signed SPS Notice and the missing
   assignment is due the following day.  The Detention must be served on the assigned day.
Fifth and Subsequent Offenses:
    Detention date is assigned.  See Fourth Offense above.
 
  
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%

   If a student earns a grade of 70% or lower on an assessment, I will send home a copy of the assessment to be examined and signed by a parent.  Please return it the following day. 


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 view your child's grades. 
   * 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.