Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
- When is homework due?
- What about special assignments?
- Do I get extra time to make up work if I'm absent?
- What happens if I turn in work late?
- What is the grading scale?
- What if I have a busy day, and can't complete an assignment?
- Whose job is it to turn in assignments that require parent signatures?
- What if my parents don't have time to sign my papers/planner?
When is homework due?
Homework is due nightly, according to the Student Planner.
What about special assignments?
It is your responsibility to turn in any special assignments when they are
due.
Do I get extra time to make up work if I'm absent?
Yes. You get 2 days to make up any work for every day you are absent. If you
are absent one day, you get 2 days to make up the work. If you are absent 2
days, you get 4 days to make up the work, etc.
What happens if I turn in work late?
Your grade will be lowered 10 % for late assignments. (If you
were going to get an "A," you will now get a "B."
If I receive communication from a parent on the due date, via a note, email,
or phone call, then your grade will not be lowered.
What is the grading scale?
A = 90%-100%
B = 80%-89%
C = 70%-79%
D = 60%-69%
F = below 60%
What if I have a busy day, and can't complete an assignment?
One daily assignment in each subject area will be dropped for grading
purposes. (Usually the lowest grade)
Whose job is it to turn in assignments that require parent signatures?
The student is responsible for getting any notes that need to be signed to
the parent, and then getting it back from the parent, and returning it to
me.
Using the excuse "My mom or dad didn't sign it" is NOT acceptable. If the
note cannot be signed, I need a note, email, or phone call from the parent
to that effect.
What if my parents don't have time to sign my papers/planner?
A parent may write a note, email, or call Mr. Potter without penalty on the assignment.