Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- Is Mr. Porco available for extra help?
- Does attendance count?
- When do I ask for extra help?
- Does homework count on my marking period grade?
- If my homework is late am I penalized?
- I missed several classes last week and my (homework, etc) grades dropped. Why did this happen?
Is Mr. Porco available for extra help?
Yes, in the mornings by appointment and after school by
appointment on Monday and Wednesday. I am always after school on
Thursdays
Does attendance count?
Yes, I follow the school's guidelines regarding tardies and
absences. In addition, I deduct 3 points from the final marking
period grade for each unexcused absence. I deduct 1/2 point from
the final marking period grade for each unexcused tardy. You can
make up points from tardies only by serving a 30 minute detention
= 2 tardies = 1 point. The detentions must be served by
the last day in the marking period.
When do I ask for extra help?
If you have a problem that has not been answered in class, then
you NEED HELP NOW! Assistance must be requested immediately!
Remember to seek help when it is needed, not when it is
convenient because by then it may be too late!
Does homework count on my marking period grade?
Algebra II ACP - Yes...you may have a varied number of homework
assignments per marking period. These assignments are usually
worth 3 points each. These assignments may begin as a class
assignment, but should be finished as homework. Your homework
counts for 20% of your marking period grade.
Geometry ACP - Yes...you may have a varied number of homework
assignments per marking period. These assignments are usually
worth 3 points each. These assignments may begin as a class
assignment, but should be finished as homework. Your homework
counts for 20% of your marking period grade.
Geometry CP - Yes...you may have a varied number of homework
assignments per marking period. These assignments are usually
worth 3 points each. These assignments may begin as a class
assignment, but should be finished as homework. Your homework
counts for 30% of your marking period grade.
If my homework is late am I penalized?
Yes...I do not accept late homework. You are allowed to make up
any assignments unless there were extraordinary circumstances.
When late homework is made up points will be deducted each day it
is late.
If you were absent the day an assignment was assigned, you have 5
days to make up the assignment. You are responsible for showing
the assignment to me.
If you were absent the day an assignment was due, you must show
me the completed assignment on your first day back to school.
You are responsible for showing the assignment to me.
I missed several classes last week and my (homework, etc) grades dropped. Why did this happen?
As soon as an assignment is graded for the entire class (test,
quiz, homework, etc), it is immediately counted in the overall
calculation. That means that the point amount for the assessment
is added directly into the denominator of everyone's grade,
including students who were missing.
This will show a temporary artificially lower grade for that
student UNTIL THE WORK IS MADE UP. If the person had an excused
absense, there is no penalty. But if a person was unexcused or
their work is late, they will not get full credit for the made up
work.