| Ms. Needham's Class Assignment Policy |
Assignment Definition:
An assignment is any and all work done in class, including taking or copying notes on a page or into a
notebook, daily assignments, projects, participating in discussions and taking assessments (tests).
Assignment FAQ:
Over the years, I've encountered some students who feel that they shouldn't have to complete an
assignment. They believe that they should be excused because they are already above grade level in that
subject. Their argument rests on their belief that there is a set 'grade' level of knowledge that I want
students to obtain. In Challenge, there are no set levels of knowledge, only places we start from.
My expectation is that all students learn more than they already know and understand it at a higher level.
So completion of assignments is mandatory.
Completed Assignments Show the Teacher:
1. How well students paid attention in class.
2. How much students know.
3. How much effort students are willing to show.
I expect students to turn in their best work. Assignments are considered complete when they are
proofread for errors and all parts are completed.
Assignments are given for the following reasons:
1. To introduce a skill, idea, or concept.
2. For students to practice and/or learn more about a concept.
3. For assessment – I have to assess how much students know.
How do assignments reflect report card grades?
Assignments are the product of going to school. Report card grades are made up of assignment grades
and from participation in class groups & discussions, as well as answering questions during lessons.
In the process of completing assignments and projects, students use other skills increasing their ability
to communicate, use computers, organize, manage time, use technology, design & balance visual aids,
read, research information, write, incorporate or use math skills, expand their knowledge, and present
material.
Absentism & Assignments
Challenge Program classes cover material more deeply and at a quickened pace. It is important for
students go to school. When students are absent, they miss important information. However, it is
understood that student's become ill. When they miss school for any reason, as soon as possible, they
should check eworldclasroom.com and schoolnotes.com for class assignment details and updates.
1. If a student is absent, they are still expected to turn in all assigned work unless arrangements are
made (see # 3).
2. It is the student's responsibility to find out what happened the day they missed. Upon return, students
are expected to compile the materials necessary to complete those assignments. They may do this at a
recess or other allowed time.
3. Arrangements can be made in writing, (like I.O.Us) between the student and teacher to excuse,
replace or substitute assignments missed during days absent.
Due Dates & Procedures for Turning In Assignments
Due dates will be written onto the master planner that students copy every afternoon.
1. Assignments have due dates.
2. Daily assignments are usually due the morning of the next day after they are assigned. As well, They
can be turned into SUBJECT TRAYS during the school day they were assigned.
3. Assignments are collected from subject trays the morning they are due and stamped as received.
Then they are placed in a folder for correction.
4. Students are expected to write assignment due dates in their planner.
Late Assignments or Late Work:
Any assignments that is not turned into the subject tray the morning it is due is considered Late
Work.
1. Late work must be turned into the LATE WORK TRAY. From there, it will be collected, placed in a
folder and corrected later.
2. Late assignments take more time to grade because they are mixed with other people’s late work and
different subjects. Late assignments are graded separately from papers turned in on time. Therefore,
students may receive points deducted from their scores for turning in their work late and/or the grade
may not immediately show up on the students progress report.
3. More than three late papers, excluding those for excused absences, will cause a student to stay in
class during recesses to journal about steps they can come up with to solve the problem.
Missing Assignments or Missing Work:
There are many reasons that students do not turn assignments, however, they must be completed.
1. I don't allow students to tell me they will "take a zero", instead of completing an assignment.
2. Students are expected to complete missing assignments in class during recesses; even if the student
says they completed the assignment, but lost it.
No Name Work:
Assignments turned in without a name or found lest on tables after school will be placed in the No
Name and Left Behind Box.
1. Students are encouraged to check that box if they lost an assignment.
2. After a student finds their work (they must be sure it's theirs) they can write their name on it and turn it
into the LATE WORK TRAY.
3. Students may find their incomplete work in the box. They need to finish the assignment before turning
it in.
Consequences for Late or Missing Assignments:
Students who turn in excessive amounts of late or missing papers could be excluded from rewards,
privileges or fun activities.
An assignment is any and all work done in class, including taking or copying notes on a page or into a
notebook, daily assignments, projects, participating in discussions and taking assessments (tests).
Assignment FAQ:
Over the years, I've encountered some students who feel that they shouldn't have to complete an
assignment. They believe that they should be excused because they are already above grade level in that
subject. Their argument rests on their belief that there is a set 'grade' level of knowledge that I want
students to obtain. In Challenge, there are no set levels of knowledge, only places we start from.
My expectation is that all students learn more than they already know and understand it at a higher level.
So completion of assignments is mandatory.
Completed Assignments Show the Teacher:
1. How well students paid attention in class.
2. How much students know.
3. How much effort students are willing to show.
I expect students to turn in their best work. Assignments are considered complete when they are
proofread for errors and all parts are completed.
Assignments are given for the following reasons:
1. To introduce a skill, idea, or concept.
2. For students to practice and/or learn more about a concept.
3. For assessment – I have to assess how much students know.
How do assignments reflect report card grades?
Assignments are the product of going to school. Report card grades are made up of assignment grades
and from participation in class groups & discussions, as well as answering questions during lessons.
In the process of completing assignments and projects, students use other skills increasing their ability
to communicate, use computers, organize, manage time, use technology, design & balance visual aids,
read, research information, write, incorporate or use math skills, expand their knowledge, and present
material.
Absentism & Assignments
Challenge Program classes cover material more deeply and at a quickened pace. It is important for
students go to school. When students are absent, they miss important information. However, it is
understood that student's become ill. When they miss school for any reason, as soon as possible, they
should check eworldclasroom.com and schoolnotes.com for class assignment details and updates.
1. If a student is absent, they are still expected to turn in all assigned work unless arrangements are
made (see # 3).
2. It is the student's responsibility to find out what happened the day they missed. Upon return, students
are expected to compile the materials necessary to complete those assignments. They may do this at a
recess or other allowed time.
3. Arrangements can be made in writing, (like I.O.Us) between the student and teacher to excuse,
replace or substitute assignments missed during days absent.
Due Dates & Procedures for Turning In Assignments
Due dates will be written onto the master planner that students copy every afternoon.
1. Assignments have due dates.
2. Daily assignments are usually due the morning of the next day after they are assigned. As well, They
can be turned into SUBJECT TRAYS during the school day they were assigned.
3. Assignments are collected from subject trays the morning they are due and stamped as received.
Then they are placed in a folder for correction.
4. Students are expected to write assignment due dates in their planner.
Late Assignments or Late Work:
Any assignments that is not turned into the subject tray the morning it is due is considered Late
Work.
1. Late work must be turned into the LATE WORK TRAY. From there, it will be collected, placed in a
folder and corrected later.
2. Late assignments take more time to grade because they are mixed with other people’s late work and
different subjects. Late assignments are graded separately from papers turned in on time. Therefore,
students may receive points deducted from their scores for turning in their work late and/or the grade
may not immediately show up on the students progress report.
3. More than three late papers, excluding those for excused absences, will cause a student to stay in
class during recesses to journal about steps they can come up with to solve the problem.
Missing Assignments or Missing Work:
There are many reasons that students do not turn assignments, however, they must be completed.
1. I don't allow students to tell me they will "take a zero", instead of completing an assignment.
2. Students are expected to complete missing assignments in class during recesses; even if the student
says they completed the assignment, but lost it.
No Name Work:
Assignments turned in without a name or found lest on tables after school will be placed in the No
Name and Left Behind Box.
1. Students are encouraged to check that box if they lost an assignment.
2. After a student finds their work (they must be sure it's theirs) they can write their name on it and turn it
into the LATE WORK TRAY.
3. Students may find their incomplete work in the box. They need to finish the assignment before turning
it in.
Consequences for Late or Missing Assignments:
Students who turn in excessive amounts of late or missing papers could be excluded from rewards,
privileges or fun activities.
| Ms. Needham's Class Assignment Policy 2009-2010 School Year |
Ms. Needham's Class
Date: 2009-2010
Subject: Policies
Assignment Policy &
Procedures
Date: 2009-2010
Subject: Policies
Assignment Policy &
Procedures
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