Grading

Provide a clear statement that fully explains how the course grades are calculated, including points, percentages, and weights for each component of the course grade. Clearly explain the relationship(s) between points, percentages, weights and letter grades. Examples of items to include: a list of all activities, tests, etc. that will determine the final grade, an explanation of the relationship between the course letter grade and the student's accumulated points and/or percentages, a clear statement of policy on any point deductions that may occur. Enough information should be provided that students are able to manually calculate their own grades, including know the letter grade points equate to, at any point in the course. [SRS 3.2]

Rubrics

Provide links to any rubrics here. Students must be provided with clear and completion descriptions of the criteria that will be used to evaluate their work and participation in the course. The criteria should give learners the information they need to understand how a grade on an assignment, assessment or activity will be calculated. [SRS 3.3]

Late Work

Faculty, feel free to edit with your policy. A sample is below. [SRS 1.4]

All work for the week is due by the listed due dates in Canvas at midnight. Student must request extensions on work prior to the deadline. 10% will be deducted for each day that an assignment is submitted late.

No discussions can be made up after the current week has ended.

Attendance

[SRS 1.4]

What counts as attendance?

Students can be counted for attendance on any given day if they do one of the following: Student makes a post to a class discussion. Student submits a written assignment or project via file upload. Student takes a quiz or exam. Student submits work through a third party software such as Pearson or McGraw Hill, and the grade is transferred to the LMS Gradebook. An e-mail from the student showing that the student initiated contact with a faculty member to ask a question about the academic subject studied in the course.