Term 2 Ends March 21

I will require all missing work to be submitted to me by March 15. If work from this term is not handed in by that date the mark will remain a zero.  Any marks left a zero after March 15 will not be replaced, based on our school grading policy:

Reluctant Zeroes:

Students are expected to take ownership of their own learning. If they fail to complete a daily task or assignment, they must talk to their teacher about catching up on the assignment.
If students do not take the opportunity to complete the assignment, they may receive a zero.

Parameters: 

1. A reluctant zero policy will apply to daily tasks and assignments. Major projects and evaluations are expected to be completed by all students in a timely manner. Parent and grade advisor communication will be utilized for students who do not complete major evaluative tasks that greatly affect their marks.
2. Students can access their marks through Powerschool or printouts from their teacher to keep track of their incomplete assignments.
3. Students may only work to complete tasks in the current reporting period. Once report cards are issued, marks are locked and zeros will be reluctantly awarded.
4. Teachers will consider the reasons for absences before awarding a zero. Excused absences may be considered as a reason to take in work beyond a scheduled due date.
5. If a teacher feels that a student is overusing the reluctant zero policy, he/she will contact a parent to discuss work ethic and homework habits of the student.
6. If a teacher determines that a student is abusing the policy, the privilege can be rescinded by the teacher.