CCMS Expectations:
All students are expected to adhere to the 3 following school wide expectations that are outlined in our PBIS program:
●Be Responsible ●Be Respectful ●Be Engaged
Standards
The standards for academic courses can be found at the Georgia Department of Education website. For a more in depth look at the standards please go to www.georgiastandards.org. You can also request a copy from your student's teacher.
Summative Assessments
A minimum of 4 summative assessments will be given throughout each 9 weeks (tests, projects, essays, etc.). It is important that the student adequately prepares for each test by studying and participating in the review we do in class the day before the exam. Reviewing the class work and notes for the unit and studying the vocabulary for the unit will also help. If a student is unclear about the material, they should ask questions before the exam is given.
Formative Assessments
A minimum of 9 formative assessments will be given throughout each 9 weeks (daily assignments, homework, quizzes, etc). It is important that the student participate daily in formative assessments in order for progress to be adequately assessed.
Vocabulary Tests
In order for the student to be successful, an understanding of the vocabulary is vital. Because of this, students will be taking vocabulary tests.
Homework/Projects/Labs
Students are expected to turn in all assignments on the date they are due. Students are also expected to participate in class discussions, projects, and labs. Students may have an occasional assignment or project to be completed at home that may include the use of their assigned school Chromebook. The student is expected to turn these assignments and projects in on the assigned due date.
Make-Up Work
The same number of days will be allowed for make-up work that has been missed by the student. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain all make-up work by checking the assignment folder for the missed assignments.
Late Work Policy
This policy is meant to provide students with adequate time to complete assignments and prevent students from putting off assignments to the point that they are overwhelmed by the sheer volume of work that they have to complete.
- Grades will be posted at the beginning of each week for students to review in Infinite Campus.
- If a student has assignments from the previous week that are missing or incomplete, an M will be entered in IC; and the student has until Friday of the current week to submit the missing assignments or re-submit the incomplete assignments.
- When a student completes a missing assignment or resubmits an incomplete assignment, their grade will be updated to reflect what they earned on the assignment. There is no penalty for late work or resubmitted work.
- If a student does not complete the missing assignments or resubmit the incomplete assignments by the late deadline (Friday of the current week), the missing or incomplete grade becomes permanent and the M is changed to a 0.
Note: Extenuating circumstances, such as an extended illness, will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Grading Scale Grading Policy
A = 90-100 Grades will be computed as follows:
B = 80-89 All Quarters
C = 70-79 60% - Summative
F = 69 or below 40% - Formative
Digital Learning Expectations:
All students at CCMS will be issued a school chromebook to complete online assignments. In the event of inclement weather or unexpected school closures, assignments will be provided through Google Classrooms. Community hotspots are available for students that do not have wifi access.
Infinite Campus Access:
It is very important that all parents and students check Infinite Campus regularly to view attendance and grades in real time. Infinite Campus is accessible via Gilmer Schools website or you can download the app. Directions for setup are also available on the county website.