Course+Policies

District Assessments

 * All classes will complete five question-based unit assessments. Each will be given upon the completion of the unit of study.
 * Academic classes will complete a district essay at approximately the midpoint of the year.
 * Advanced classes will complete a document-based essay at approximately the midpoint of the year.
 * All students will conduct an oral history project. The topic and product are chosen by the student but must be approved by Mr. Kelly at the beginning of the process.

Quia
Mr. Kelly uses his Quia site to manage a lot of his classroom activities. On this site, you can get your vocabulary list for each unit and use games to practice the vocabulary. You will also need to complete homework quizzes for the directed reading in the textbook. Surveys, containing all of the information you are responsible for on your tests, are here to act as your study guide. A calendar is also included. Use this calendar to find out what you missed due to absence or sporting events.

**Quia Homework Quiz Policy:**

 * When a Quia quiz is assigned for homework, a window of time will be opened for you to complete it. However, you are expected to complete it the night it is assigned. If you have any problems completing the assignment, you need to let me know the day after the assignment is given out. This will allow us to solve the problem. Computer problems, internet problems, etc. will not be accepted as an excuse when the window closes.
 * Read the assigned section for homework first and then complete the quiz with the assistance of your textbook. Simply guessing answer choices until receiving the required score does not benefit you.
 * You have unlimited attempts to receive a passing score. (Unless noted in the directions.) This allows you to practice at your own pace. However, if it is taking you a lot of attempts to complete the activity, talk to me so we can see why you are struggling.
 * Quizzes are worth 5 or homework points. This is based on the amount of questions on the quiz.
 * In both academic and advanced classes: 100% is required on the quiz to receive full credit. Remember: you can take this as many times as you need to get 100%.
 * In **academic classes**: you need 70% on quizzes to be proficient. A proficient score will get you 4/5 or for your grade. No points are given for scores below 70%.
 * In **advanced classes**: you need 80% on quizzes to be proficient. A proficient score will get you 4/5 or for your grade. No points are given for scores below 80%.