Tests = 20%
Quizzes = 20%
Homework = 20%
Projects = 20%
Journals / Class work / Current events = 10%
Participation = 10%

Positive participation

Student brings materials to class. (this includes pencils, notebooks, homework, assignments stapled ahead of time, etc)

Student actively participates in classroom activities regardless of whether the assignment is worth points or not.
Student participation is positive and constructive in nature.
Student raises hand before speaking.
Student displays pride in maintaining the classroom environment (follows procedures concerning food, trash, grooming etc)

Negative participation

Student does not bring materials to class.
Student makes fun of or criticizes others.
Student makes no attempt to participate.
Student carries on private conversations, pays no attention to the activities in class.
Student attempts to disrupt the learning environment.
Student shows disrespect towards the teacher or other students. Student does not demonstrate pride in maintaining the classroom environment (does not follow procedures concerning food, drink, trash, grooming etc)

90-100% Student demonstrates all positive aspects on a consistent basis.
80-89% Student demonstrates all positive aspects on a less consistent basis.
60-79% Student occasionally demonstrates negative aspects and / or student must be reprimanded once or twice a week
50-59% Student often demonstrates negative aspects and/ or student must be reprimanded nearly every period.
0-40% Student causes a constant disruption to classroom activities.