SOCIAL STUDIES
Ms. McHUGH
GRADING CRITERIA
Grades are determined by the use of an accumulative point system.  A test   may equal 100-150 points, a quiz may be 40 points, a long term project may be 300 points, homework may be 20-40 points, current events may be 30 -40 points, in-class work may be 50 points, a notebook check  may be 75 points.   Points are eventually converted to a letter grade.        In addition, at the end of each marking period, each student is assigned a class participation grade of 100 points, equal to a test grade. This grade evaluates each student’s participation in the class:  asks and answers questions; fully participates as a member in team projects; volunteers for leadership jobs; behaves in an appropriate and courteous manner; completes in-class assignments in a punctual and thorough manner.            At the end of each marking period, the possible points are tallied and grades are assigned in the following manner:.
A        93 & above A-        90-92   B+       87-89    B         83-86  B-        80-82 C+       77-79  C        73-76  C-       70-72   D+      67-69  D        64-66 F         below 64