Economics
Mrs. Smielewski
Welcome!
Course Materials
- Notebook paper, loose leaf or spiral bound,
- Folder or notebook to keep notes, works in progress, and graded work,
- Pen, pencil, highlighter,
- Text book, which will be provided.
Classroom Technology
GRADES
LATE WORK: As a general rule, late work is not accepted. Students who are not prepared for class struggle to participate and find it difficult to catch up. However, emergencies do happen. Each student will be provided with ONE late homework pass per MARKING PERIOD. The pass, with an explanation for the late work, must be completed in full . Then the pass and late assignment are turned in together.
Students who have excused absences should turn in make-up work in accordance with the student handbook. This work is not considered late and does not require a pass.
TEST RETAKES: Students are encouraged to prepare diligently for each school day. Tests are a significant part of each student's grade. Because of this, each student will receive ONE test retake pass per SEMESTER. Test retakes require an explanation for the initial poor performance, as well as a detailed accounting of at least three things the student did to prepare for the retake. Retakes must be done within one week of student receipt of the graded test. A different version of the test will be used in the retake, but it will be the same level of difficulty.
MARKING PERIOD GRADES:
40% assessment, including tests and large projects
15% concept checks, including quizzes and warm-up questions
35% assignment, which includes classwork, homework and small projects
10% participation, including classroom interactions, contributions, and Edmodo posts
SYNERGY
Atherton has a wonderful electronic grade book that makes it possible for parents and students to check grades at any time. As a general rule, I post all graded work within 2 days of its due date. The parent portal for accessing grades and attendance is ParentVUE, which can be accessed at www.athertonschools.org. In addition, ParentVUE is available an an app for both Apple and Android devices.
Contact Information
Email: jsmielewski@athertonschools.org
Website: www.athertonschools.org
Location: 3354 South Genesee Road, Burton, MI
Phone: 810 591 9184
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