I ask students to have one notebook for a reference book. This will include neatly written lesson notes, vocabulary and other important information. I request that homework and other assignments are done in a second notebook, or on loose leaf paper. This will help the students keep the reference book clean and organized.
Grading
Homework does not factor into the final grade, however all assignments must be completed and turned in. Work that is incomplete or sloppy will need to be redone. The staff gets a daily report of missing work from every student in the school, so any teacher may encourage a student to complete assignments. Final grades consist of Tests, quizzes and sometimes projects. In the event a student earns a low grade on an assessment, they may review the material, demonstrate mastery of the subject matter and take another assessment.