Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions 
of students and parents.

1. How often do students have homework?
2. Will students receive a review for the final?
3. How do you grade?
4. Is my child allowed to go to the bathroom?
5. Are food and drink allowed in the classroom?
6. Are comfort station supplies available?

How often do students have homework?

Algebra 2
It is a very rare exception that a student does not have 
homework.  Please see the assignment sheet that contains book 
assignments for the year.  Other projects may added.

Geometry A
These student have homework fairly often, but sometimes it is 
possible to finish assignments in class.  Since this is a slower 
paced class, more class time is frequently available to them for 
assignments. PLEASE MONITOR STI to ensure your student is 
maintaining his/her assignments.

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Will students receive a review for the final?

Students will receive a review sheet(s) which will be due by the 
day of the exam. It is worth up to 10 bonus points towards the 
final exam grade. Students must show work on the problems to 
receive the full 10 points. Please monitor that your student has 
really completed this review.

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How do you grade?

In mathematics, we are trying to help students learn to analyze 
and think through processes.  I expect to see work shown as to 
HOW a student solves a problem. Please encourage your student to 
show all work to justify final answers. In other words, 
the "answer" is not the final answer, but the PROCESS in which 
the student uses to get a final answer. To receive credit, 
a process must be shown as mastered.

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Is my child allowed to go to the bathroom?

I prefer to take a class bathroom break.  This helps a child to 
be in the classroom at all times when teaching occurs.  If your 
child really is unable to wait until we go as a class, he/she 
needs to let me know. I will work will a student as long as they 
do not take advantage of the situation.

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Are food and drink allowed in the classroom?

Food and drinks are considered a privilege in my room.  With 
privilege comes responsiblity.  Students must help maintain a 
clean environment in the classroom.  As long as the classroom 
stays clean and students do not leave trash, food, etc. then they 
are permitted to have drinks and simple snacks. Please have 
drinks with closed lids or screw tops to alleviate spills.  
(Yes, I keep cleaning supplies if an accident does occur!) I 
usually have 4th lunch which makes a long time for students to go 
without eating.

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Are comfort station supplies available?

I try to keep comfort/hygiene items available for my students. 
Bandages, tissues, hand sanitizer, safety pins, lint brush, Shout 
wipes, female products, etc. You name it, I may have it! I never 
know what a teen may need so I try to be prepared to help if I 
can!

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