Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
How do weekly Behavior/Participation points work?
Every student is given 10 points a week for coming to class, following the school/class rules, and generally doing the things successful students do. A student can lose points for a variety of reasons. If a student is off task, talking out of turn, eating in class, being rude, failing to turn in assignments on time, etc. they will lose points and receive fewer than 50 points for the week. If your child has fewer than 50 points on their weekly grade check you should discuss their behavior and/or work habits to see what the problem may be.Back to Top
What happens when a student is absent?
Students who are absent are still responsible for the work they miss. At the beginning of the year we strongly recommend the students establish a relationship with an "academic partner." An Academic Partner is a fellow student with whom a commitment is made to help each other out when one of them is absent. Each "Academic Partner makes sure their partner gets notes, assignments, and any other materials they may miss during their absence. In addition to their Academic Partner students can utilize the homework hotline, this web page, or their friends to help them keep up with what is going on in class. The main message here is a student is held fully accountable for all work they may miss during an absence.Back to Top