<p>Grading Guidelines: </p><p>Major Grade Guidelines</p><p>A student who earns a grade of lower than a 70 on a major assignment (excluding final exams) will be afforded the opportunity to earn up to a maximum grade of a 70 on that assignment. The student will have an opportunity within five days at the discretion of the teacher to re-take that assignment. If a student scores above a 70 on the re-take or new assignment, the maximum grade a student can receive is a 70. If a student scores below a 70 on the re-take or new assignment, the higher of the two grades will be accepted. Acceptable activities that demonstrate mastery include, but are not limited to: alternative types of assessment, assessment corrections, and evidence of remediation. </p><p>Minor Grade Guidelines</p><p>A student who earns a grade of lower than a 70 on a minor assignment will be afforded the opportunity to earn up to a maximum grade of a 70 on that assignment. The student will have a minimum of two days to retake that assignment. If a student scores above a 70 the maximum grade a student can receive is a 70. If a student scores below a 70 on the new assignment, the higher of the two grades will be accepted. Acceptable activities that demonstrate mastery include but are not limited to: alternative types of assessment, assessment corrections, and evidence of remediation. </p><p>Late Work</p><p>If an assignment is turned in late (not when collected by the teacher, or in following the department’s homework, minor assignment, or major assignment policy) it will be accepted late for a penalty. If the student does not turn in the assignment at all, a zero is recorded, and that assignment cannot be “made up.” However, if the work is turned in, but is either incorrect to the point that it receives a failing grade, or receives a failing grade due to a combination of incorrect answers and late work penalties, the student is permitted two (2) days to complete an alternative assignment showing mastery of the concept or assigned work. </p>