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Communication Organization Curriculum Grading policies

Phone: 973-584-2973 ext. 2104

E-mail: dbaxter@roxbury.org Website: Teacher page on EMS website Genesis: Remember to check it often

Notebook› 3 subject spiral

First Section Notes (numbered) Second Section Class Work Third Section Homework (numbered)

Check your child’s notebook often

Our new curriculum is in line with the National Common Core Standards

Homework/Class work› 15% of grade

Consists of daily homework

Weekly homework Quizzes

Quizzes30% of grade

Tests35% of grade

Classwork 20% of grade

(includes journal writing, projects, class activities, foldables and notebook)

Re-Tests

I allow all students to retake a test or quiz; if they follow the procedure below within 1 week of receiving the graded test/quiz.

They must make all corrections possible to their test/quiz.

They must then arrange to see me to review their test/quiz and corrections.

They may then arrange a time to complete a re-test.

I am available for extra help both before and after school or during VIP. Just Ask!!!!

Homework/Extra Help Club will begin in October.

After school from 2:30-3:30 on Wednesday’s

Encourage your child to come.

Tonight is just the beginning!!!

Please keep involved and in communication with both your child

and myself!!!!