- I was absent...what did I miss?
- Am I late?
- Are we doing anything today?
- Are you collecting this/How many points is this worth?
- Can I use my iPod/MP3 player or cell phone?
- I'm just going to the water fountain...do I need my Agenda Book?
- Can I go to the bathroom?
- Do you except late work?
- My homework is half done...can I get half credit?
- Do you offer extra credit?
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I was absent...what did I miss?
When you return from an absence, please visit the Absent Center (located in
the back of the classroom). Materials that can be found in the Absent Center
include Repasitos, classwork/homework worksheets, vocabulary notes, and
test/quiz announcements. Items not found in the Absent Center include
textbook assignments, grammar notes, and tests/quizzes. Grammar notes are
always given via powerpoint and are posted on this website for you. If you
keep an up-to-date Assignment Sheet, it's easy to catch up!
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Am I late?
If you are not SEATED in your assigned seat BEFORE the bell BEGINS to ring,
you are late.
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Are we doing anything today?
Yes! I have lessons planned for your class EVERYDAY. If you wish to know
what we will accomplish during the lesson, please refer to the objective
written on the board.
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Are you collecting this/How many points is this worth?
As stated in the CPP document, I expect all of my students to put forth their
very best effort on every given assignment. You should know that I DO NOT
answer this question as I find it irrelevant. You are expected to complete
each assignment with as much focus & effort as you can give...regardless of
whether it is a graded assignment or not.
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Can I use my iPod/MP3 player or cell phone?
As per RHS policy, electronic devices are to be turned off, put away, and
kept out of sight until 2:10. Violation of this policy results in
confiscation of the device & a parent will need to pick it up from the front
office at a later time.
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I'm just going to the water fountain...do I need my Agenda Book?
Yes. Anytime you leave the classroom, you must carry your Agenda Book with
you. Please be sure to fill out the Hall Pass portion of the Agenda Book &
obtain my signature. If you leave the room without my permission,
disciplinary action will result.
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Can I go to the bathroom?
My answer to this question is almost always YES. I believe that you have the
right to use the restroom whenever you need. If I am busy the moment you
need to use the restroom, I may ask you to wait a minute or two. Once I am
free to sign your Agenda Book, I will. I do not count the number of times
you go to the restroom per Quarter, nor will I deny you bathroom use. If,
however, I find that you are using bathroom excuses to go elsewhere in the
building, you will be assigned a bathroom buddy who will accompany you to the
restroom to be sure that you do not get "lost" along the way.
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Do you except late work?
Absolutely NOT. I expect students to arrive to class on time & prepared.
Prepared means that you bring supplies & completed assignments. You may not
leave the room during the period to get your work. You may not submit the
work later in the school day. In the case of a legal absence, you may submit
your completed work. Please refer to the CPP for further details on absent
work.
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My homework is half done...can I get half credit?
No. Homework in my class is graded based on completion, not accuracy. I'd
much rather you attempt to complete the work, than get frustrated & give up!
If your homework is complete, you earn full credit. If your homework is
incomplete, you earn a zero. Please do not expect to earn full credit on a
homework assignment for which you've completed 9 out of 10 questions. 9 out
of 10 is incomplete, so you will earn a zero.
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Do you offer extra credit?
Yes. Extra credit may be earned on chapter tests. Each chapter test
includes 1 or 2 extra credit questions (usually culture-based). You must
answer the question accurately & completely in order to earn credit.
