6th Grade Religion

Class Policies:

Grading Policy:

Point values are assigned to every method of assessment.  A grade sheet is usually sent home within a week of interims and with the final grade for the marking period. This report indicates the percentage of points earned of the total possible.  Students are encouraged to keep a record of their progress.  Extra credit assignments are usually announced around the middle of the marking period.  Effort shown in completing extra credit may help in making up for points lost in any area of assessment.

Homework Assignments

Students complete two or three brief homework assignments each week which are either checked in class before they are reviewed or collected during a binder check.  Homework contributes approximately 25 % of the points assigned for the marking period.

Classwork/Class Participation

Students work both independently and cooperatively on activities while in class.  Observations are made of each student's contributions to group work.  Participation in class discussions is both encouraged and evaluated.  About 10 – 15% of a student's assigned points for the marking period are based on these evaluations.

Binder

All work is organized in chronological order. A table of contents is kept in the binder to encourage good organizational skills.  Generally about 10 – 15% of points assigned come from the two binder checks per marking period.

Quizzes and Tests

A quiz is given after each chapter is covered and a unit test is given every four to five chapters.  These assessments contribute about 45 – 50% of the assigned points.

Confirmation Exam

An exam is given during mid-terms in January.  Students must earn at least a B- to have successfully completed the confirmation preparation program.  Retakes will be given to ensure that all students are prepared.