Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
Do you check homework?
Yes...usually for completeness...but occasionally for correctness. They are almost always pop homework quizzes. I require that students attempt homework on the their own. We go over each problem the following day. Every homework quiz will be comprised mostly of homework problems of which the answers have already been given.Back to Top
Yes...usually for completeness...but occasionally for correctness. They are almost always pop homework quizzes. I require that students attempt homework on the their own. We go over each problem the following day. Every homework quiz will be comprised mostly of homework problems of which the answers have already been given.
How will I know my grade?
I will email progress reports on a regular basis--usually on Thursdays or Fridays. I will print the progress reports on the two formal "Progress Report" Days. I require each student to have an email address to conserve paper, unless a parent objects.Back to Top
I will email progress reports on a regular basis--usually on Thursdays or Fridays. I will print the progress reports on the two formal "Progress Report" Days. I require each student to have an email address to conserve paper, unless a parent objects.
Can I have extra help?
Of course. HOWEVER, HOWEVER, HOWEVER.....I ask that you try to do your homework BY YOURSELF OR WITH FRIENDS on first attempt. I will go over each problem the next day, and if you still are having trouble, come for extra help. Students of high school age need to develop the skill of independent work. The student will not be successful if he or she is unable to complete their work without the assistance of a teacher. We want to give hand ups, not hand outs!!! Many students have become very skillful at getting adults to do their homework! Please check the Parent Checklist for additional help.Back to Top
Of course. HOWEVER, HOWEVER, HOWEVER.....I ask that you try to do your homework BY YOURSELF OR WITH FRIENDS on first attempt. I will go over each problem the next day, and if you still are having trouble, come for extra help. Students of high school age need to develop the skill of independent work. The student will not be successful if he or she is unable to complete their work without the assistance of a teacher. We want to give hand ups, not hand outs!!! Many students have become very skillful at getting adults to do their homework! Please check the Parent Checklist for additional help.
What is the dress code?
See Shaw High School Student Handbook. Although there will be days that I don't notice small infractions of dress code, it is the student's responsibility to follow all rules every day. It is like getting a speeding ticket...there are some days you speed without getting caught, but it always the law that you follow the speed limit!Back to Top
See Shaw High School Student Handbook. Although there will be days that I don't notice small infractions of dress code, it is the student's responsibility to follow all rules every day. It is like getting a speeding ticket...there are some days you speed without getting caught, but it always the law that you follow the speed limit!
Cell phones
No. Although there may be an activity where cell phones may be used, I will never allow students to use their cellphones to text...even if it is to their parent.Back to Top
No. Although there may be an activity where cell phones may be used, I will never allow students to use their cellphones to text...even if it is to their parent.