Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
What is Mrs. McFarland's schedule?
Per. 1 Eng. 10 Adv College Prep Per. 2 Eng. 10 Adv College Prep HR in C-7 Per. 3 Eng. 9 Adv College Prep Per. 4 LUNCH Per. 5 Eng. 10 Adv College Prep Per. 6 American Connections Per. 7 Study Hall in B-8 Per. 8 PREP All classes meet in room B-18, unless otherwise specified.Back to Top
How can Mrs. McFarland be reached at school?
Via phone: 452-4513 (B-House office) Via e-mail: mcfarlan@trumbullps.orgBack to Top
When is Mrs. McFarland available for extra help?
Mondays and Wednesdays after school and by appointment You are encouraged to be proactive in seeking extra help as needed. Do not wait until you are frustrated.Back to Top
What is the attendance policy?
You are expected to be in class regularly. Refer to the school attendance policy. Your parents and house principal will be notified if you cut class and/or if tardiness becomes chronic. Refer to the handout given to you on the first day of school for more information.Back to Top
All homework is due as assigned. Homework assignments will not be accepted late, except under special circumstances. Homework assignments will be posted on the board in the room, on this website and/or communicated to you verbally. This website will be updated on a weekly basis. IT IS ALWAYS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW WHAT THE HOMEWORK IS. Being absent is NOT an excuse for not knowing what the HW is.Back to Top
What are the guidelines for make-up work?
All make-up work should be completed within FIVE school days, except under special circumstances. Work that is not made up in a timely fashion may become a '0'. Make-up work is YOUR responsibility.Back to Top
Your course grade will include (but is not limited to): homework, class participation, quizzes, assessments, essays, in-class writing/activities, oral assessments. In short, everything you do for class will count.Back to Top
How can this website best be utilized?
Refer to this website for weekly assignments,reading assignments, and long term assignments. This site will be updated regularly so you must always check!Back to Top
What books will we be reading this year?
In grade 9: Of Mice and Men; Romeo and Juliet; Animal Farm; House on Mango Street; Fahrenheit 451; among other titles In grade 10: Catcher in the Rye; Macbeth; Local Girls; Black Boy; Raisin in the Sun; Streetcar Named Desire; Lord of the Flies; among other titles In American Connections: The Scarlet Letter, The Crucible, A Farewell to Arms, The Great Gatsby, The Grapes of Wrath, My Antonia; among other titles **PLEASE NOTE THAT WE MAY OR MAY NOT READ ALL OF THESE TITLES AND THERE ARE ADDITIONAL TITLES WE WILL READ THAT ARE NOT LISTED HERE**Back to Top