“Kudos Stamps” Value Card

Mrs. Tolin- English 9CP—Applicable only for the 2014-15 school year

Amount of

Kudos

Stamps:

Cash-in “value”: Special “note”-

read carefully:

1 stamp

An opportunity to answer a Trivial Pursuit question correctly to earn extra credit added on to your quarter grade. Categories may include: Geography, Entertainment, History, Arts & Literature, Science & Nature, and Sports & Leisure

1 stamp = 1 attempt= 1 question per student. If you answer incorrectly, no bonus points earned. If you answer correctly, 1 bonus point earned. Question must be answered at the time that it is asked and students will have a limited amount of time (1 minute) to respond. He/she can utilize peers (only) for help, but the point will only be rewarded to the student paying his/her own stamp. “Team effort” is applicable, but each member must pay a stamp to the earn point. NOTE: if any electronic devices are used for support, this deal is void and no Kudos stamps will be reissued.

2 stamps extra credit point(s) added to the quarter 2 stamps = 1 point. *Maximum points available with this option = 5pts. (10 stamps)

2 stamps “Grace pass” to submit one HW assignment one

day late, with no point-value consequence

Can combine stamps from throughout the year. 2 stamps per assignment. Assignment cannot be from any other quarter that has already passed. Maximum of one school day for “grace” per assignment.

3 stamps candy bar (large Hershey’s, Reese’s, M&Ms, Sour Patch Kids, Skittles, etc)

3 stamps = your choice of one candy bar. May use multiple times (6 stamps = 2 candy

bars, etc.) (Ut oh—don’t make me go broke! )

3 stamps beverage (Gatorade, Powerade, Water, Juice, etc.)

3 stamps = your choice of one non-caffeinated beverage. May use multiple times (6

stamps = 2 beverages, etc.) (Ut oh—don’t make me go broke! )

3 stamps an opportunity to redo a HW assignment (to earn full credit) that you previously earned a low score on

3 stamps = 1 assignment. Assignment cannot be from any other quarter that has

already passed. The assignment MUST be from current grading period.

4 stamps 4 stamps + $1 from each student in the class will provide a video and a “treat”. (Teacher reserves the right to choose the day and treat)

All students in the class must collaborate for this offer to apply. Enough treats will be purchased for each student to participate. Be aware that this will not excuse students from completing necessary curricula, and may require students to complete more work at home instead of in class to allow for a “wasted”/video + treat day.

4 stamps

Earn back the points that were deducted on an assignment when you previously submitted it late.

OR Submit a currently-MISSING assignment without being penalized for its tardiness.

5 stamps = good for one assignment; 10 stamps = 2 assignments, etc. Assignment cannot be from any other quarter that has already passed; assignment cannot be valued at more than 10 points total (therefore will not apply to writing assignments).

The assignment MUST be from current grading period.

5 stamps

an opportunity to skip an assignment that is “Kudos worthy” (teacher’s discretion; will be PRE-announced). Other conditions apply.

This offer is not valid if you have any missing assignments for the current quarter, or if you are currently earning a below-70% class average.

5 stamps extra credit point(s) added on to Semester final test. 5 stamps = 5 points added onto the quarter final test (midterm or final exam); Only applicable in 2nd and 4th quarter. Can combine stamps from throughout the year.

10 stamps 10% Bonus Points on midterm or end-of-year (final) exam

Example: If the semester’s final exam (midterm included) is worth 100 points you can add 10 points to your score.