Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
What is the best way to keep my grade up?
Read. Most of what we do in class depends on what you read outside of class.Back to Top
What should I do if I am reading but I still don't get it?
Read it again. To understand the text, we must actively engage it; that sometimes means reading it twice, looking up unknown words, and discussing it with someone else. If we put in the work, we will see the difference!Back to Top
I was absent from school...what did I miss?
Check you calendar. It is your responsibility to come to class prepared, so make sure you are aware of reading assignments, quizzes, and tests coming up. If you are in class, you will be expected to do the work.Back to Top
I missed a quiz or test...what should I do?
You must make up the missing work before school, after school, or in my classroom during my Advisory Period.Back to Top
I missed an assignment/quiz/test...how long do I have to make it up?
You have the total number of days you were absent from my class plus one. Please refer to the Lincoln-Way North Handbook for further clarifications.Back to Top
I earned a lower grade than I wanted on a writing assignment...what can I do?
You can re-submit any writing assingment to be regraded. First, you must do ALL of the following: 1) Talk to me about the assingment and the grade. 2) Visit the Writing Center for additional revision assistance. 3) Hand in the originally graded essay with the revised copy. Remember, re-submitting a paper does not guarantee a better score; it simply means that I will grade the revised copy. Please make the most of your time and work on REVISION, not mere EDITING.Back to Top
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What about semester grades? I'm getting an 89.9%...will you round that up to an A-?
No. Earning an 89.9% = B+.Back to Top
I'm a senior...why do I still have to do vocabulary?
Define "taxable income." If you can't, you'll want to because the U.S. government knows what it is and how much of it goes to them instead of you. Define "escrow." If you can't, you'll want to because your future mortgage company knows what it is and how it could change your monthly payments, either up or down. Define "protege." If you can't, you'll want to because your future career may depend on securing a good one of these. A poor one could mean a poor career or worse. Define "lateral." If you can't, you'll want to because your future employer knows what it is and how these kinds of moves can impact your future long-term earning power. Define "sycophant." If you can't, you'll want to so that you can spot phony flattery and protect yourself from appearing ingenuous. Define "faux pas." If you can't, you'll want to because your future date will detect every one of these which could potentially harm your chances at getting another date.Back to Top
Does happiness need to be a casualty of knowledge?
That's a great question; we'll delve into that one all year long. Does Hamlet ever tackle this?Back to Top