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A = Presentation of quality assignments as determined by the instructor, successful completion of all tasks, accumulation of 90% of all possible points, and no more than one unexcused absence. ======

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B = Presentation of good assignments as determined by the instructor, presentation of quality work, accumulation of 80% of all possible points, and no more than two unexcused absences. ======

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C = Presentation of satisfactory assignments as determined by the instructor, accumulation of 70% of all possible points, and no more than three unexcused absences. ======

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D = Presentation of minimally passing assignments as determined by the instructor, accumulation of 60% of all possible points, and no more than four unexcused absences. ======

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F = Presentation of unsatisfactory assignments or non-completion of course objectives, accumulation of less than 60% of all possible points, and five or more unexcused absences. ======


 * Grade Record: Assessed Assignments **
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 * || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">Attendance (absences) ||  ||
 * || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">TOTAL || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;"> / ||
 * || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">TOTAL || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;"> / ||

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">The following chart indicates the impact that absences will have on the final grade in the course, regardless of the number of points earned.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">Absences || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">Highest Possible Final Grade ||
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">0 || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">50 points added to total # points ||
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">3 || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">B ||
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">4 || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">C ||
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">5 || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">D ||
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">6 or more || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">Will not pass course ||




 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">Attendance Policy **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">All requests for excused absences must be communicated in writing (email is fine) prior to our class meeting with supporting documentation. Decision to excuse absences will rest with the instructor. Communication is key!


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">If you miss a class session, it is your responsibility to gather the missed information.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">Your participation through sharing of your ideas, knowledge, and experiences is critical to this class. To achieve the goals of this course successfully, a high rate of attendance is necessary.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">An additional 10 points will be provided for those students who achieve full class attendance with no unexcused absences.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">You will not be penalized for 1 unexcused absence. HOWEVER, if you accumulate more than 1 unexcused absence, points toward your final grade will be taken away. See the chart below!


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">Four or more unexcused absences will result in failure of this course.




 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">If late to class, you are responsible for signing the attendance roster. The instructor will count your attendance as absent, if the attendance roster is not signed.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">In order to receive attendance credit, you are expected to attend the full class period. If you are unable to attend the full class, remember that YOU are responsible for missed material.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">Late arrivals to class or early departures on more than 1 occasion may result in an unexcused absence. Communication is necessary as the instructor will make this determination on a case- by- case basis.



<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">Grades will be determined by your scores on the following learning activities <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">and/or written assignment) || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">195 points <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">(15 points each) || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">50% || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">Entries || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">40 points (10 points <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">each) || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">20% ||
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">Assignment || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">Point Value || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">Percentage of Grade ||
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">Introduction Discussion || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">10 points ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">13 Weekly Modules(discussion
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">4 Field Placement Journal
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">Final Semester Project || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">40 points || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">30% ||
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">TOTAL POINTS || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">285 points ||  ||

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">Grading Scale: <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">A: 256 - 285

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">B: 228 - 255

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">C: 199 - 227

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">D: 171 - 198

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">F: 0 - 170



<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">Students must complete all required assignments as outlined and complete field placement (including completed placement log) to pass the course.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">• All assignments are due on the dates shown in the schedule of assignments.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">• Assignments that are turned in late will not be accepted unless I have been notified in advance and we have agreed on a due date.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">• If the field assignment hours are not completed and verified, you will NOT PASS THE COURSE. This is a MSDE requirement.



<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">Work should demonstrate understanding of the topic, capacity for critical thinking, and analysis and synthesis appropriate to undergraduate study. Assignments should be an expression of individual ideas and impressions, not merely a reflection of readings. Work must be complete and responsive to the assignment.