1. Are all grades equal?

No! All English courses are weighted courses. This means that all assignments are arranged in categories, and each category is weighted as a percentage of the overall grade. The weight system is as follows: Exams - 35% of the nine weeks grade; Writings - 30% of the nine weeks grade; Homework - 20% of the nine weeks grade; Class Work - 10% of the nine weeks grade; Quizzes - 5% of the nine weeks grade.

2. How often are students shown the grades they earn?

Generally, papers are returned to students on Mondays and/or Fridays. Students are instructed to write down grades in their planner to show their parents.  If students have earned an A on an assignment, they are allowed to participate in Positive Monday and/or Positive Friday.

3. What are the rules for Make-up assignments?

The classroom rules for Make-up assignments are the same as the rules located in the East Beauregard Handbook with the exception of exams and quizzes. Students are given one week (5 school days) to make-up exams and quizzes because they may only be made up before or after school.

It is a student's responsibility to get their assignments for the days missed.

4. What are the rules for Late assignments?

All assignments are due when the students arrive in the classroom. All homework assignments are collected by the tardy bell or shortly thereafter. If homework is not submitted at this time, then the work is late (docked 5 points). If an assignment is submitted one (1) day late, the assignment is docked 10 points. If an assignment is submitted two (2) days late, the assignment is docked 20 points. The only time that work will be accepted after two days late is if the student has an excused absence.

*Responsibility is a key to success!*

5. How often is Homework given?

Homework is not directly given on a regular basis. However, anytime a student does not finish a classwork assignment, they may be allowed to complete the assignment for homework.

6. How can a student earn Bonus Points?

At various times throughout the course, there are extra credit assignments such as parish wide essay contests posted on the side board. Throughout the course other ways are given in class as well.

7. Will my child complete a Term/Research Paper?

No, not the traditional research paper of previous years.  The research process is a critical component of each English course.  Within each nine weeks, students will complete a mini-research assignment.  These assignments are not as large as the traditional research paper; however, these assignments are equally important because they cover the same concepts but on a smaller level.

8. What supplies does my child need for English?

The basics are needed for English. There are a few variations between the courses. There is a detailed list for each course on the Supplies link.

9. What is the rule for papers with no name?

Papers that are submitted without a name are given the grade of zero. Students should put their name and heading on all assignments.

*Responsibility is a key to success!*

10. What is the rules for headings on an assignment?

All assignments are required to have the class heading placed on them. The class heading is listed on the white board at all times. If an assignment is missing the class heading, but has a name, then the assignment is docked 10 points. If there is no name or heading on the assignment, see question #12.

11. What are rules of colored ink?

Students are to complete all assignments in pencil, blue ink, or black ink ONLY. There is no exception to this rule. If an assignment is submitted in any other color, the assignment will receive the grade of zero. Also, students are not to alternate between pencil and ink or colors of ink while completing an assignement. Assignments are to be completed in one color only; blue, black, or pencil.