GRADING SYSTEM

The six weeks’ grade is approximately an equal distribution of tests/quizzes and lab work.

                         points earned /points possible     X    100    =    % grade  100.0 - 90.0 = A
                                                                                                                          89.0 - 80.0 = B
                                                                                                                          79.0 - 70.0 = C
                                                                                                                          69.0 - 60.0 = D

Something to consider...
Grades on individual assignments will be rounded up.  For example, a test score of 113/130 = 86.9%.
Your test score will be entered as an 87%. A final six weeks' grade of 449/500  = 89.8% =  B. 
Unfortunately, a numerator of 450 would have earned a 90% and an A. 

            How-EVER, if...
                        every assignment is in AND on time,
                                                 and
                        you have completed 10 points worth of extra credit...

...you will be pleasantly surprised with a a round-up grade and awarded the A.  Doing the extra credit and turning work in on time would probably have given you the A anyway.  If it doesn’t, I will.  This is the only circumstance in which a six weeks grade will be rounded up.
            A semester grade of A, B, or C is awarded a quality point as mandated by the state of Florida.  Quality points are not awarded for D’s or F’s. 
            Some grade combinations fall midway between two letter grades.  For example:  A semester grade value of 3.5, being midway between 4.0 and 3.0, can be an A or B at teacher’s discretion.  The following examples illustrate an attempt to make this system more objective, and will be used for this class:

            B   A   B   A  =  3.5  =  possible A or B; will award A  because the exam grade is higher
            A   B   A   B  =  3.5  =  possible A or B; will award A because of the trend up in the 6 weeks grades
            A   A   B   B  =  3.5  =  possible A or B; the four percentages will be averaged
            B   A   A   B  =  3.5  =  possible A or B; will award A because of the trend up in the 6 weeks grades
            C   C   C   A  =  2.5  = possible B or C; will award B because the exam is the higher
            A   C   C   C  =  2.5  = possible B or C; the four percentages will be averaged
            A   A   A   C  =  3.5  = possible A or B; the four percentages will be averaged

                        NOTE:  AAAC is a very common combination, and it rarely results in the A. 
                                    Other common combinations are BBBD, which almost always results in a C, and
                                                CCCF, which almost always results in a D.

Three F’s automatically fail the semester...no exceptions.