3 = Excellent (96%)

Binder has four section pages, journal, notes (class work), homework, and quizzes & tests

The class work section has each days complete notes or handouts, it is properly labeled (dates) and easy to read (handwriting is legible)

The homework section has all assigned homework in order that they were given.

The quizzes and tests section contains all assessments in order by dates

The journal section is organized and labeled properly.

2 = Acceptable (86%)

Binder has four section pages, notes (class work), homework, quizzes & tests, and journal

The class work section has each days complete notes or handouts, it is properly labeled (dates) and easy to read (handwriting is legible) (missing 1 - 3 days)

The homework section has all assigned homework in order that they were given. (missing 1-3)

The quizzes and tests section contains all assessments in order by dates

The journal section is organized and labeled properly.

1 = Needs Work or Incomplete (76%)

Binder has four section pages, notes (class work), homework, quizzes & tests, and journal

The class work section has each days complete notes or handouts (missing 3-6 days), it is properly labeled (dates) and may be somewhat difficult to read (handwriting is not so legible)

The homework section has all assigned homework (missing 3-6).

The quizzes and tests section contains most assessments

The journal section is somewhat organized and labeled properly.

0 = Not Turned In or Unacceptable (60%)

Binder does not have four section pages, notes (class work), homework, quizzes & tests, and journal

The class work section is missing more than six days of complete notes or handouts, it is not properly labeled (dates) and not easy to read (handwriting is illegible)

The homework section is missing more than six  homework assignments

The quizzes and tests section is missing or only contains one or two graded assessments

The journal section is either missing or not organized and labeled properly.