To meet the challenges of virtual learning and the social and emotional needs of all students, the following procedures were implemented: Assignments submitted within three weeks of the due date are accepted for full credit. Teachers may deduct up to 30% on work received after six weeks late, but is not recommended. The number of assignments for students must not exceed 17 per quarter per course. Students should have a maximum of 60 minutes per week of work. To provide all students with the opportunity to succeed during this difficult time, the minimum grade on all assignments is 50%. Research suggests that grading practices that are motivational in nature rather than punitive can reduce gaps, improve learning for all students, and become a lever for creating stronger teacher-student relationships and more caring classrooms (Feldman, 2018). We achieved a significant drop in student failure due to the implementation of this procedure.

<strong>Contact: </strong>

Dr. Andrew Greve, Principal, Mathews High School

<a href="mailto:agreve@mathews.k12.va.us">agreve@mathews.k12.va.us</a>

804-725-3702