Poor Grades / Latitude & Longitude

Today's lesson centered around lines of latitude and longitude. We discussed which was which, the location of the equator, the location of the prime meridian and practiced plotting locations on a map using coordinates. We will continue practicing with maps tomorrow.

Of greater concern is the high number of students who failed to turn in their vocabulary assignment. This was a simple assignment meant to give each student the opportunity to get a good grade and get off to a positive start this school year. Instead, many chose not to complete the assignment and took a 0. As a result, many student are already failing the course with an average below 70. It is very early in the grading period but this does not bode well for future, more challenging, assignments.

The vocabulary was assigned on 9/1 (see the post for that date below). The terms and full instructions are there. Each student that received a failing grade on the assignment has the opportunity to redo the work and turn it in to me. If this is done within 10 school days, I will regrade the assignment. Please note, the highest grade that can be earned on late work is a 70. While this is not a fantastic grade, it is a passing mark and MUCH better than an F. I have attached a copy of the KISD grading policy below for your inspection. Item #6 deals with late work. PLEASE ask your student whether or not they turned in their assignment and, if not, make sure they get it turned in before their 10 day window for make-up work expires on 9/17.