You must plan and create your grading system well ahead of the start of the course. Decisions will be made about total points, and about what percentages of tose points will be earned from exams, homework, and projects. You may also consider offering points for participation or demonstration of soft skills applicable to the career field. You muste develop policies for late or missing work and it is best to publish those in the syllabus so you are not in the position of defending your choices later, decreasing your credibility and encouraging challenges to all grading decisions. Extra credit and/or make-up exams should be avoided, as they can dilute your grading scale and lead to grading inequities among students.
