Your grade is this course will be composed of your performance in discussion, notebooks, and essays/projects.
Reading notebook- 50%
Discussions- 30%
Essays and/or Projects- 20%
A
Achievement outstanding relative to the level necessary to meet course requirements
An A indicates significant growth throughout the course, frequent demonstration of initiative, and an excellent grasp of course content. It also indicates that the student has demonstrated a level of writing/critical analysis skill that exceeds expectations and surpasses most other students. A student receiving an "A" grade will have completed all required work in a manner that is consistently excellent.
B
Achievement significantly above the level necessary to meet course requirements.
A B indicates significant growth throughout the course and an above average grasp of course content. It also indicates that the student has demonstrated a level of writing /critical analysis skill that meets or exceeds course expectations. A student receiving a "B" grade will have completed all required work in a manner that is consistently above average.
C
Achievement meeting the basic course requirements in every respect
A C indicates some growth throughout the course and an average grasp of course content. It also indicates that the student has demonstrated a level of writing/critical analysis skill that meets course expectations. A student receiving a "C" grade will have completed all required work in a manner that is consistently satisfactory.
D
Achievement worthy of credit even though it does not fully meet the basic course requirements in every respect.
A D indicates little or no growth throughout the course and a below average grasp of course content. It also indicates that the student has demonstrated a level of writing/critical analysis that does not meet course expectations. A student receiving a "D" grade will have completed all required work in a manner that is consistently below average. A "D" grade is a passing grade, and the student will receive credit, but it is not considered to be acceptable performance.
F
An F indicates either no growth/improvement throughout the course and/or a failure to complete the required amount of work in a manner that is satisfactory.
Reading notebook- 50%
Discussions- 30%
Essays and/or Projects- 20%
A
Achievement outstanding relative to the level necessary to meet course requirements
An A indicates significant growth throughout the course, frequent demonstration of initiative, and an excellent grasp of course content. It also indicates that the student has demonstrated a level of writing/critical analysis skill that exceeds expectations and surpasses most other students. A student receiving an "A" grade will have completed all required work in a manner that is consistently excellent.
B
Achievement significantly above the level necessary to meet course requirements.
A B indicates significant growth throughout the course and an above average grasp of course content. It also indicates that the student has demonstrated a level of writing /critical analysis skill that meets or exceeds course expectations. A student receiving a "B" grade will have completed all required work in a manner that is consistently above average.
C
Achievement meeting the basic course requirements in every respect
A C indicates some growth throughout the course and an average grasp of course content. It also indicates that the student has demonstrated a level of writing/critical analysis skill that meets course expectations. A student receiving a "C" grade will have completed all required work in a manner that is consistently satisfactory.
D
Achievement worthy of credit even though it does not fully meet the basic course requirements in every respect.
A D indicates little or no growth throughout the course and a below average grasp of course content. It also indicates that the student has demonstrated a level of writing/critical analysis that does not meet course expectations. A student receiving a "D" grade will have completed all required work in a manner that is consistently below average. A "D" grade is a passing grade, and the student will receive credit, but it is not considered to be acceptable performance.
F
An F indicates either no growth/improvement throughout the course and/or a failure to complete the required amount of work in a manner that is satisfactory.