FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of 
students and parents.
  1. What is the best way to move files from home to school and vise versa?
  2. Do I need all my science material each day?
  3. Am I responsible for homework even if I am absent the day before?
  4. Are reports or labs due even if I am absent on the due date?
  5. If my floppy disk fails and my printer is broken is my work late?
  6. How can I get what is on your website when I don't have a computer?
  7. Can I pass extra credit assignments in late?
  8. Why do I have to rewrite my notes?
  9. Why do I have to look at your website each day?



What is the best way to move files from home to school and vise versa?

A Flash Drive is the very best way to save files as 
it holds a lot of information, is secure and 
convenient to carry.  They work with all PC's 
running Windows XP.
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Do I need all my science material each day?

Yes!  You should have all the supplies you need for 
science each day.  Bring 
a reading book whenever you have an assessment.
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Am I responsible for homework even if I am absent the day before?

Yes, but only if it is on my website.
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Are reports or labs due even if I am absent on the due date?

Yes!  Have someone drop it off at the office or 
have a friend bring it in so 
it won't be late.  A deadline is a deadline.  No 
one gets extra time unless 
it has be prearranged with a teacher. You may also 
e-mail work that you 
download from my website.
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If my floppy disk fails and my printer is broken is my work late?

If you did not e-mail it to yourself, to me or if 
you did not hand-write it, 
yes, it will be late.  Failure of technology cannot 
not be an excuse for 
having late work when there is always the old 
fashioned way.
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How can I get what is on your website when I don't have a computer?

You have time during homeroom at the beginning and 
end of each day to check 
my websites for updates.  You can also come in 
early to stay late to use a 
computer.  No excuses.
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Can I pass extra credit assignments in late?

No, don't bother handing them in if they are late.  
I always give you plenty 
of time to do extra credit.  If you get a late 
start, don't expect an 
extension on the due date.
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Why do I have to rewrite my notes?

To get them into a format that is useful for you.  
I use color-coding in 
school to help you understand different parts and 
how they are related.  If 
you don't rewrite and color-code, your notes may 
not make any sense to you.  
A good example is the formula for writing a 
hypothesis.  Many people are 
having trouble because they haven't color-coded the 
formula and it doesn't 
make sense.  Rewrite and color-code.  I'll be 
checking for a grade, soon.
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Why do I have to look at your website each day?

All homework, long-term assignments, test and quiz 
dates and all other 
important information will be on my website, 
usually by the end of the 
school day.  My website is your guide to doing well 
in this class.  Use it 
effectively.
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