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Final GradesStudents and parents should review the following information about grades: • Final grade computations are determined by an average of each quarter and the semester ending exam. Each quarter receives 40 percent weight while the exam receives 20 percent. • Two passing grades of the three and an overall passing average are necessary to earn credit for the semester. • Yearlong courses, except AP courses, will appear as two separate final grades on the transcript. • There are no running percentages from one grading period to the next. • All students must take the required final exam to receive credit for the course. If they do not take the final exam, then they will receive an F for the course. If a student is absent the day of the exam without a valid excuse, then the student will fail the exam and the course. • Evaluative and late work procedures will be communicated by the teachers at the beginning of the course. | Make-up Work Policy A student who has been absent from a class more than 65 hours in a semester will not be permitted to make-up assignments or assessments unless the hours are excused by a certified absence. While it is the responsibility of the student and the teacher to see that make-up work is completed, make-up work is primarily the responsibility of the student. The student is responsible for contacting teachers and obtaining make-up assignments and to complete work assigned within the designated time. Typically, a child will be granted one (1) extended day per each day absent. This rule also applies to students who are suspended as they will be allowed to make up the work missed without loss of credit. If requested, for extended absences, assignments may be picked up after school from the red tray located in the counseling office. Students should make every effort to pick up assignments or arrange for a sibling to do so. | MLS Student and Parent Handbook Marion L. Steele High School's policies for final grade calculations and make-up work can be found in our Student and Parent Handbook. |
Final Grades
Students and parents should review the following information about grades:
• Final grade computations are determined by an average of each quarter and the semester ending exam. Each quarter receives 40 percent weight while the exam receives 20 percent.
• Two passing grades of the three and an overall passing average are necessary to earn credit for the semester.
• Yearlong courses, except AP courses, will appear as two separate final grades on the transcript.
• There are no running percentages from one grading period to the next.
• All students must take the required final exam to receive credit for the course. If they do not take the final exam, then they will receive an F for the course. If a student is absent the day of the exam without a valid excuse, then the student will fail the exam and the course.
• Evaluative and late work procedures will be communicated by the teachers at the beginning of the course.
Make-up Work Policy
While it is the responsibility of the student and the teacher to see that make-up work is completed, make-up work is primarily the responsibility of the student. The student is responsible for contacting teachers and obtaining make-up assignments and to complete work assigned within the designated time. Typically, a child will be granted one (1) extended day per each day absent. This rule also applies to students who are suspended as they will be allowed to make up the work missed without loss of credit. If requested, for extended absences, assignments may be picked up after school from the red tray located in the counseling office. Students should make every effort to pick up assignments or arrange for a sibling to do so.
MLS Student and Parent Handbook
Marion L. Steele High School