Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
When does Mrs. Ebener offer tutoring?
Tutorials begin at 3:30 in the afternoon & 7:45 in the morning specified days of the week. Interested students should report to Room 526 at that time. Tutorials last until about 4:30 in the afternoon & 8:15. in the morning. Days will be announced once the semester begins. The week's schedule is posted on Sunday night plus the students are told in class as well.Back to Top
What if I need to see Mrs. E another time?
Set up an appointment with me to make sure I am available. I'll be glad to meet with you at that time. If parents with to make an appontment, that is done through the guidance department at school.Back to Top
What is the best way to contact Mrs. Ebener?
Email is by far the best at katherine.ebener@cobbk12.org which I check repeatedly during the day. I check my phone messages less often. I am extension 401.Back to Top
What is the late work policy again?
Late work is not acccepted in Magnet Biology. In Regular Biology & Physics, the policy includes 1 day at which the assignment earns 50% credit at most. If we have grade the assignment in class, the work will not be accepted for late credit. Be careful with labs & projects which count a lot!!Back to Top
What is I have printer problems? Are projects & labs accepted late?
See the policies above. The due date on a project the is final date it can be turned in. Projects may always be turned in early. In an emergency, you may use the printer in my room before or after school. This is in an emergency!!! Do not get in the habit of priting your assignements in my room. You should also not be printing things from other classes on my printer. I have a printer & computers in my room. You are welcome to use both. You may use teh printer before & after school & during lunch. Do not expect to come to class & print as class begins.Back to Top
May I play games on your computers on the laptops?
No. Due to problems with gaming from past students, I now have to say no one can use computers under my supervision for personal gaming.Back to Top
Yes, extra credit is offered almost all the time. Students may earn extra credit for a variety of reasons. Only so much credit may be earned each 6 weeks & it is posted at the end of the 6 weeks. See the " Announcements" section for up-to-date extra credit options.Back to Top
How can I get extra help outside class?
My "Links" are FULL of tutorials students can use for assistance. If you are confused about something, check there. I also give assignments where studetns have to use this section of my website to complete the assignment.Back to Top
Are students given a chance to review tests during class?
Yes, each & every one. Please see Announcements for a detailed explanation.Back to Top
Yes, I give students several days to complete webquests. They are reminded they can use my room before & after school & during lunch. The Media Center is also open until 6:30 on Tuesdays. For most of these assignments (especially in physics & regular biology, I have given a full class period on the computer to complete the assignment.)Back to Top
Why is Mrs. E so picky about copying on lab grades? And what counts as
Copying is very prevalent in todays schools. Kids have been allowed to copy & don't see anything wrong with it. Teachers have learned either to "credit" assignments or not grade as much daily work. The problem is this for example, they copy the physics problems & then can't work through them by themselves. With every test I have students who did the assignments (like make A's on the problem solving part of the homework) but cannot do ANY of the math on the test. This is because they are copying answers from others. I do not allow this and here's why. The most difficult part of the Graduation Test is the Science Test. If students cannot past this test, they cannot graduate. This test is primarily Biology & Physics. If I fail to hold students accountable for learning the informaiton I teach, if I allow them to copy the informaiton & give them A's for doing so, I am setting them up to fail this test & therefore; not graduate. Believe me it takes a tremendous amout of time to read & make notes on all their work but that's what I do & that's why I catch copying when others may not. Here's what I tell students about activities & labs related to their work. The data will be the same. I expect that. Graphs, charts & tables may be the same. The hypothesis may be the same or it may be different. Calculations may be the same for group data in physics. BUT individual answers to questions, error analysis, concluding paragraphs/answers & the written sentences SHOULD BE THE STUDENT'S INDIVIDUAL IDEAS! THESE SHOULD NOT BE GROUP ANSWERS! Note: I require sentences for all my labs. The 1st time & catch copying I give a warning to the student & record it in my discipline log. The second time (and all other times), a O results, I contact the parent& may or may not send a referral. It depends on the situation.Back to Top
How do I study for the End of Course Test?
There are several ways & I encourage students to study in a way that is best for them. Here are come options. a) Go to my links & take the practice quizzes under USA Test Prep. Ask me for the password & user name. b) Go to my links & study both the tutorials & practice quizzes on the Ga Testing Site. Focus on the Biology EOCT. c) Go to Magnet Biology Documents & either read or download a copy of my EOCT Review Guide. Use this to determine the points you needs to review & highlight these in your notes. d) Check out a Biology Course Overview Packet from Mrs. E & read over an entire biology course. Make notes on topics you need to review. You'll have the opportunity to review old tests & play review games in class before the test. Rememeber it counts 15% of your grade for the semester.Back to Top