How do you decide what grade we get ?   I look at many things , attendance , quizzes , and tests .   What is the most important factor ?   Obviously I look for improvement as we go along , but I would like you to do your best from the beginning .   How can we keep track of our grades ?   The final and midterm are 40 percent of your grade ; homework , attendance , and quizzes total 60 percent .   What if we can't get to school ?   You can only miss one class without penalty . 