Students are graded as follows:
75% = projects/assignments / book work
25% = participation

Most projects are graded according to rubrics. Below is an example of a generic rubric (the rubrics for individual assignments are more specific)

Not turning in an assignment will result in a zero grade for the assignment. A zero grade can seriously damage the overall class grade.

All students are responsible for work missed when they were absent. It is the student's responsibility to ask the teacher for any make-up work upon return to class following an absence.

For regular class assignments, upon return to school, the student has 2 days to complete the assignment (as per Board policy).

For long-term assignments, the work must be turned in on the day the student returns to school.