Contracts for independent work must be completed beyond class time and signed by instructor before the project begins. Students check in with the instructor when they complete assignments before deadlines, and begin their next project. Individual conferences will be conducted with students during each term. Class projects usually take 5 classes. Smaller assignments receive check, check-plus, or check minus and are balanced into final grade.
Incomplete projects receive no grade.
Homework is assigned. Preliminary studies for a project, researching a topic, and completing work where deadlines are approaching is expected. When we begin a new project, the previous assignment becomes homework. Requests for project extensions should be discussed with Mr. Dean prior to the due date. Students are responsible for making up any missed work by consulting with teacher to see what work is needed.