Homework Policy, Ms. Elliot

1. Points from homework will make up a large portion of your grade each quarter. Generally, each homework assignment is worth 10 pts.; you will have several assingments before an essay or test is required.

2. You should expect homework daily or nearly daily.

3. It is your job to write down assignment due dates in your planner from the homework board. They are listed by due date. You will not find a calendar on my web-site. Homework is your responsibility.

4. If you turn in an incomplete assignment (completed half or less), I will return it to you without a grade and ask you to complete it and resubmit it for the next class. This will be charged a late grade.

5. It is your responsibility to manage your time effectively in order to get work in on time. Sports, clubs, and other extra-curricular activities are secondary to your academic responsibilities.

6. If you do not understand something we do in class, it is your responsibility to approach me to discuss it. E-mail me (elliote@loswego.k12.or.us)

if you are home and having difficulty.

7. When I start seeing patterns of behavior (not turning in homework or turning in late homework repeatedly), that’s when I need to take action. Usually, that means a one-on-one discussion with you, then if the problem continues, a discussion w/your counselor and parent(s).

8. When homework comes in late, your grade suffers; I deduct one grade each day it’s late up to 1 week, then the assignment is worth half credit. After that, the assignment will remain a zero.

9. I expect you to e-mail papers to me if your printer is down. If impossible, I expect a note from a parent to accompany any excuse of technical difficulty.

10. All homework is to be turned in to your class basket, even if you turn it in late. I will not take responsibility for anything left on my desk or podium.

Make the right choice; complete all homework and turn it in on the date due.