Mr. Martello's Grading System
merit - something that deserves or justifies a reward
character – the way someone thinks, feels, behaves: someone’s personality
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My Mission Statement
“The merit system principles provide a framework for responsible behavior and are key to mission success.” - excerpted from 5 U.S.C. 2302
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I believe in the merit system. In the real world, people have to perform a job/task or accomplish something to deserve a reward (money). My job, as your teacher, is to help prepare you be successful when you enter the workforce someday. Your character will have a lot to do with how far you go or where you end up in life. Every day in my class, your character will be tested in some way. This will allow you to further develop your character. Accomplishing things based on the strength of your character and merit leads to growth, success and happiness.
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Task
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What you have to do
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Points
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Homework
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Complete it on time and do your best!
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1
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HW lateness Policy –I will NOT accept HW’s late! However, if you are absent, YOU SHOULD go to the bin with the days of the week labels on it, in the back of the classroom. Next, open the bin that has the label of whatever day of the week you were absent. Then, take the assignment with your name on it & place it inside your folder or binder. You have until the end of the week to make it up. If you are absent later in the week, like on a Thursday or Friday, you have until the end of the following week to make it up. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MISSED WORK!
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Task
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What you have to do
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Points
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Classwork
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1. Completion of a classwork activity
2. Top Performance on a classwork activity
3. You could earn some extra points here (Money in the Bank)
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2 to 10
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Policy for missed assignments: Once again, if you are absent, YOU SHOULD see me to get what you missed. You usually will have until the end of the week to make it up. If you are absent later in the week, like on a Thursday or Friday, you have until the end of the following week to make it up. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MISSED WORK!
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Incomplete assignments: I would prefer that you don’t turn in an incomplete assignment. If you are unable to complete an assignment in the time you are given in class, you should add it to your homework agenda. You have until the end of the week to complete it & submit it to me. If you need any help, just ask me.
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Task
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What you have to do
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Points
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Quizzes
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1. Answer warm-up or exit question correctly
2. Other quizzes usually consist of 5 to 15 questions & you earn 1 point for every correct answer.
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2 to 15 points
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Missed Quiz Policy - You have until the end of the marking period to make up a missed quiz.
It is strongly advised that you make it up A.S.A.P. Once again, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MISSED WORK!
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Task
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What you have to do
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Points
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Tests
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1. There will be a test approximately once a month & you earn 1 point for every correct answer.
2. A top performance on a test will result in some major bonuses (money in the bank)
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20 to 30
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Missed Test Policy – You have until the end of the marking period to make up a missed test. It is strongly advised that you make it up A.S.A.P. Once again, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MISSED WORK!
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Task
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What you have to do
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Points
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| Projects, Presentations, Competitions
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1. There will some sort of project, presentation or competition approximately once a month. See my project rubric AND/OR student presentation rubric for a breakdown of how you are graded.
2. A top performance on a project/competition will result in the best bonuses of all.
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Mini Project
up to 10 points
Presentation
up to 14 points
Major Project
up to 30 points
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Project Late Policy – If a project is turned in after the due date that is given, there will be a deduction in points. Communicate with me if there is a problem, BUT DON’T WAIT UNTIL ITS TOO LATE. AGAIN, BE RESPONSIBLE!