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

1. Will there be homework every night? Where can I find the assignments?
2. Are projects done in this class?
3. I have traveled or lived in other places, may I share my experiences?
4. Is extra help offered?

Will there be homework every night? Where can I find the assignments?

*No,there will not be homework every night, but there will be 
some one or two days each week. 
 
*The homework assignments will be fully explained in class, I
will write them on the homework board, I will put long-term 
assignments on the team calendar in the hallway, and I will put 
the assignments on my website under each specific class daily. 
Long-term assignments, tests, and quizzes will also be put on 
the "Calendar" section of this website.

*Test are announced at least a week in advance and quizzes at 
least two or three days in advance, depending on the type of quiz.

*If you don't understand the assignment even after I give it and 
explain it, ask questions in class or speak to me before you 
leave class so I can answer your specific question.

*If you have trouble with an assignment when you are at home, do 
the best you can and turn something in that shows you attempted 
the work.  That way, you will receive responsibility credit for 
doing your homework, and I will be able to help you by looking at 
what you did do.
 
****STUDYING IS HOMEWORK! Test and quizzes should be studied for 
in small, nightly sessions. 
 
*Because I don't give daily homework, when I do assign it, it 
should be done because I have a reason for giving it to you.  It 
might be to review the classwork, prepare for the next day,or 
help you study for a test.  If you do it on time, it will help 
you!  
*If you do miss your homework one day, it must be turned in the 
next day; you are not excused from doing it. Of course, you will 
receive a grade for the late work that you do.

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Are projects done in this class?

Yes, I strongly believe that hands-on work is important for many 
reasons.  I do most projects during class time.  Some are group 
projects, some are individual.  For group projects, each student 
is graded strictly on his or her own contributions to the final 
product.  They begin with a contract that 
spells out what they have agreed to do for their part of the 
assignment.  How much they do and the quality of what they do 
will determine their final grade.  Their grade will not ever 
depend upon the work anyone else does, so no one's grade will 
be "dragged down" or uplifted by someone else's efforts. I 
conference with the groups and individuals throughout the process 
and students are part of the final evaluations.

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I have traveled or lived in other places, may I share my experiences?

Yes, please let me know if you are willing to share the world 
with the students.  I will schedule a time and date at your 
convenience.  There is nothing better than to hear from someone 
with first-hand knowledge of the world.

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Is extra help offered?

Extra help is available whenever a student needs it. This year, 
they  have to make an appointment to come in either before 
or after school.  A note from parent or guardian is be 
required. If a late bus is needed, help is
available on Tuesday or Thursday.

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