Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
My students says that he/she doen't have any homework. Is this true?
WHEN IN QUESTION JUST CLICK ON THE PAGE OF YOUR CHILD'S CLASS(ABCDE) AND LOOK FOR TODAYS DATE. Homework for the FIRST quarter in Science is ALWAYS the weather forecast! It is to be done EVERY night/morning. Looking at "tomorrow" if done at night the day before or at "today" if done that morning. You may skip one weekend day (Sat. or Sun.) and still get full credit. Or you can do both Saturday and Sunday to "make up" a day that was missed earlier in that week. The BEST place to get the info is on www.weather.com. On that site you will have to enter the zip code 21045. For temperature high look at the day, for low look at the night. Get the rest of the information from the "day box". Another site you can use is www.accuweather.com or www.intellicast.com Another place to get info is the Weather Channel on cable TV or the local forecast on regular TV. Lastly you can call 410-662-9225 or 410-936-1212 But most of the time it only gives Temp. Cloud cover and chance of rain (some points are better then none). Forecast sheet are collected the first day of each week, but are occasionally checked in class during the week (esp. in the first month of school).Back to Top
What if my child doesn't have the worksheet needed to do the assignment?
Click on the "Documents to Download" page: http://teacherweb.com/MD/CradlerockSchool/gatz/photo1.stm find the document you need, download and print it. Most of the files are in PDF format so you will need a program to open it. A free one can be found here: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.htmlBack to Top
What can my student do if they missed a video that was shown in class?
Some videos are small enough that they can be put on the "Documents to Download" page, but unfortunately most are too large for me to upload. If I got them from a web site then I will try to include the link, but sometimes it is no longer available. If this is the case have them come and see me at the START of class and I might be able to LEND them a CD or DVD to take home. Some videos can not be "made up".Back to Top
How can if find out my students grade and / or missing work?
Each student has a "data folder" that has the grades for each class in it. Time will be spent in each subject to fill out and calculate their grades when graded work is passed out.Back to Top
What is the best way to contact Mr. Gatz?
The best way to contact me is by email. I can answer you during / without disturbing class. Click on the email tab at the top of this page and fill out the form. Also on the top right corner of my home page: http://teacherweb.com/MD/CradlerockSchool/gatz/index.html there is a mail box. If you click on it you can send me an email. Or you can email me directly at Shawn_Gatz@hcpss.org. Please include you students name in the subject box on the email. If you feel that you need to speak with me directly then a message can be left with the school office and I will call you back. Or you can call or fax me after school hours at 877-696-0717 and say: "Find him" I'll pick up if I'm available. Or just say "leave a message". I can also be contacted via a note with student, carrier pigeon or smoke signals, semaphore flag signaling, or Morris code (these ways of communication have been know not to work as well as email or phone call).Back to Top