4% Other graded grammar activities 4% Grammar final 10% Summaries & outlines 14% Descriptive papers 15% Comparison/contrast papers 8% Final essay ------- 100% Grading Policies At the end of the session, you will receive a letter grade for this class: A (93%+) A- (90-92%) Exceeds the learning outcomes (LOs) B+ (88-89%) B (83-87%) B- (80-82%) Meets and sometimes exceeds the LOs C+ (78-79%) C (73-77%) C- (70-72%) Meets and sometimes falls short of the LOs D+ (68-69%) D (63-67%; D- (60-62%) Consistently does not meet the LOs F (below 60%) Notes: A grade of C (73%) or higher is required to pass the course and receive a certificate. A grade of C-, D+, D, D- or F (72% or below) results in retention (that is, you must repeat this level in Reading/Writing). Your teacher may choose to give you a grade of I (Incomplete) if your final grade is below C. You can only receive an I if you are not graduating, have no more than 4 absences, complete all the major assignments to the best of your ability, and have an effort score of 1 or 2. If you receive an I, you have to repeat this level next session. Effort Score You will receive an effort score for this class which is separate from your grade. The ELI uses this scale for effort scores: 1 = Exemplary 2 = Satisfactory 3 = Unsatisfactory Your effort score is based on your attendance, punctuality, completion of assignments, engagement, interaction, and behavior. The ELI Effort Score Rubric on the last page of this syllabus explains how your teacher will assign your score.
Attendance and punctuality The student is rarely, if ever, absent, attending at least 90% of the classes. The student is rarely, if ever, late. Note: Students should not be given a score of 1 based only on attendance or punctuality. The student attends class most of the time, attending at least 85% of the classes. The student arrives for class on-time for most class meetings. The student has excessive absences, perhaps exceeding the absence limit required to obtain a certificate. The student is frequently late. Completion of Assignments The student consistently completes assignments on time. The student usually completes assignments on time The student makes up missed work if possible. The student frequently fails to complete the required assignments. The student fails to make up missed work. Engagement/Interaction The student consistently pays attention in class and participates in class activities by asking relevant questions. The student seeks help and clarification when necessary. The student usually pays attention in class and participates in class when called on. The student frequently demonstrates a lack of engagement by not participating in class. Behavior/Respect The student demonstrates exemplary behavior (e.g., by observing the policy.) The student consistently shows respect to teachers, ELI employees, and classmates. The student generally observes class rules and ELI policies, such as the English-only policy. The student generally shows respect to teachers, ELI employees, and classmates. The student engages in disruptive behavior, making it more difficult for the teacher to teach and more difficult for other students to learn. The student shows a consistent lack of respect for students, teachers, policies, rules, course objectives, etc.