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

1. How can I help my child do well in Science class this year?
2. Can I really expect my average ability child to acheive an "A" grade?
3. If my child fails a test, can they do "extra credit" work to improve?
4. What do you consider as "being prepared for class"?

How can I help my child do well in Science class this year?

Your child will have few problems in Science if he/she does the 
following:  Participates in class at least once daily by 
answering or asking questions during discussion, is attentive to 
directions for assignments, stays on-task without excessive 
socializing, makes time (20 minutes per subject)for homework each 
afternoon, and hands in completed work on time.

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Can I really expect my average ability child to acheive an "A" grade?

Yes!  As a trained and experienced teacher, I design my lessons 
for the entire range of ability levels. Science class is a 
heterogenous mix of ability levels and even those who tend to be 
weak in some areas can still achieve high scores by following my 
directions and being faithful to completing their homework and 
classwork assignments. Enough effort and time is all that is 
needed!

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If my child fails a test, can they do "extra credit" work to improve?

If your child fails a test or project it was probably the result 
of extremely little effort. Certain failed tests may be retaken 
with the following stipulations: the failing test must be signed 
by a parent, the errors must be corrected, and then the new test 
score will be averaged with the original score. My policy is to 
ask my students to do just the classwork and homework they are 
assigned, and DO IT WELL, in order to achieve success. I think 
they have the correct workload already without an additional 
burden.

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What do you consider as "being prepared for class"?

Being prepared for Science class means having the physical 
materials present to do the job at hand. That usually means 
having a pen, pencil, notebook and textbook with you daily for 
class. It also means being alert, attentive and cooperative. Just 
think what it would mean to the student without any of those 
items!

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