Other than hands-on exams and quizzes, tests are usually taken at home. You are the proctor for your child. This means that your child takes tests in your presence and that you are ensuring that not only are there no study materials available at the time of the test, but also that the child may take the test uninterrupted. Completed tests are to be placed in envelope and sealed by you and have your signature and the date across the seal. Students then submit the tests in class or as instructed by the teacher.
These classes are set up for success. If all of the assigned work has been done as instructed, it is virtually impossible to fail a test. It has been our experience that 99.99% of the time when a child fails a test it is because they have not adequately done the work. A minimum of 70% is required for passing. In the event a student fails a test and he or she wishes to take a make-up test, there will be a $20 fee for test creation and scoring. Students must maintain a 70% test average in order to pass a course.
Report Cards
Detailed report cards are issued at the end of the school year. Progress reports and fall semester grades are emailed during the year. RaeAnne Education Center does NOT give grades to any person or organization beside the student's parents. How parents use report cards is entirely up to them.
In the event that a student has been given make-up work that is not completed at the end of a course, a six-week extension may be given at the teacher's discretion.
Cheating and Plagiarism
Odd though it may seem, this is an area where home schoolers tend to be naive. Since they are not continuously surrounded by opportunities for cheating, it is a little discussed issue. On the contrary, they are generally in an atmosphere where helping one another is appropriate. It is vitally important that you explain to your child how to take a test and how not to take a test. They also need to have a thorough understanding of what plagiarism is and how to properly quote and footnote their work.
The first instance of cheating or plagiarism is given a zero for the work. In the second instance, the student may be asked to withdraw from the class.
Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences
Junior and senior high school level courses are graded. In May, the teacher will schedule a conference to go over your child's grades and work for the year. It is customary for you and your child to attend. This is also an opportunity for you and your child to assess the class and give your feedback and suggestions for improvement. The teacher will give you a report card for each class with an explanation of the composition of the grade.
