Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
How many points do students need to earn for Reading Counts?
Students need to earn 35 RC points for the second 9 weeks grading period. Points will be due the second day of exams.Back to Top
Students need to earn 35 RC points for the second 9 weeks grading period. Points will be due the second day of exams.
Does the teacher read student journals?
Yes, but not often enough. If a student has an entry he/she would like the teacher to read, the journal should be placed on the teacher's desk. Likewise, if there is a topic the student does not want the teacher to read about, he/she should not include or write about it in the journal. I am required by law to report any writings which include disturbing information.Back to Top
Yes, but not often enough. If a student has an entry he/she would like the teacher to read, the journal should be placed on the teacher's desk. Likewise, if there is a topic the student does not want the teacher to read about, he/she should not include or write about it in the journal. I am required by law to report any writings which include disturbing information.
What novels will the class be reading this year?
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie during 4th 9 weeks for our mystery unit; The Devil's Arithmetic by Jane Yolen for the 3rd 9 weeks for our Holocaust unit. There will also be a novel during 2nd 9 weeks, but I am not sure which novel it will be at this time.Back to Top
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie during 4th 9 weeks for our mystery unit; The Devil's Arithmetic by Jane Yolen for the 3rd 9 weeks for our Holocaust unit. There will also be a novel during 2nd 9 weeks, but I am not sure which novel it will be at this time.
Do students have homework on a regular basis?
Yes! Most homework is completing projects and assignments given in class. I do remind students that reviewing notes given in class is also their homework. Please note that homework is written in a designated area of the chalkboard each day and whether I post it here on the website or not, once it is written on the board it is ASSIGNED!Back to Top
Yes! Most homework is completing projects and assignments given in class. I do remind students that reviewing notes given in class is also their homework. Please note that homework is written in a designated area of the chalkboard each day and whether I post it here on the website or not, once it is written on the board it is ASSIGNED!
What does a Reading Counts Lexile mean anyway?
There is a poster in the library that shows each level and the corresponding grade level reading level that is equal to the lexile score. Basically, a score of 1200 is 12th grade level. 1500 is adult.Back to Top
There is a poster in the library that shows each level and the corresponding grade level reading level that is equal to the lexile score. Basically, a score of 1200 is 12th grade level. 1500 is adult.
What does the # mean in STI?
The number sign means that a student did not turn in the assignment in question and should check with the teacher about getting the assignment in as soon as possible.Back to Top
The number sign means that a student did not turn in the assignment in question and should check with the teacher about getting the assignment in as soon as possible.