Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
I forgot to complete my homework assignment. What can I do?
Each quarter students get 3 homework coupons. Homework will only be taken one-day late if you use a coupon. These are not to be used for projects or presentation.Back to Top
I still have 2 homework coupons not used. What happens to them?
Any of your homework coupons not used will be collected and turned into 5 points extra credit at the end of the quarter.Back to Top
I was absent from Science Class today, What do I do?
MAKE-UP Work is the responsibility of the student. Students have the same number of days to make-up assignments as days they miss. Before turning in make-up assignments the student must have me initial the assignment (after showing me their excused admit slip). There are no make-up assignments for unexcused absences. Please ask a classmate what the homework and classwork assignments were. All handouts from the day are in the out folder with you name on it.Back to Top
My textbook is heavy, do I need to bring it to class everyday?
NO. Textbooks should be brought to class only when requested.Back to Top
I seem to do awful on test and quizes, are there other assignments?
The following items may be used in measuring a student's progress. Not all items apply each quarter. Teacher-constructed test/County Assessments, Research papers or projects, Homework,Class Work, Quizzes nnounced/unannounced), Notebook Quizzes,outside reading assignments, Performance tests on lab work,Daily Class Assignments, Lab Reports, and Lab PerformanceBack to Top
Do I still need to get the obj., and dril when absent?
YES. Notebook quizzes (worth 10 points) will be given and an organized notebook will ensure perfect score. Reminder: Be sure to get all notes, including drills and objectives, when you are absent. Any student copying another students notes on the day of a notebook quiz will earn a zero.Back to Top
Do I need a 3 ring binder for this class?
All students must keep notes, handouts, problems, assignments, and lab reports in a suitable three-ring notebook. This will help when studying for exams and quizzes. Notebooks should have the following sections: Vocabulary, Objective & Drill, Labs, Notes/Handouts, Quizzes and Tests,and Homework. Being organized is very important. Students who tend to have a seperate notebook for the class stay more organized than the student who throws all of their papers into one large binder.Back to Top
My notebook is getting full, can I thorw out my papers?
Students are asked not to throw out any papers until the end of each quarter. At the end of each quarter the class will take 10 minutes to organize and clean out their science notebook. Folders will be given to any student who wants to keep imporant papers for the final.Back to Top
What are the rules for the classroom?
Classroom Rules The lab safety contract must be adhered to at all times. No eating or drinking in class or in lab. No talking when the instructor is talking.No hats or headphones. Work handed in individually must be original, showing independent thought, even if it began as a cooperative learning activity.Back to Top
I got points taken off for my HW, why?
There is a correct homework format for your science class. All homework must be in either blue or black INK. Homework Format- 1. Name and section in the upper right hand corner. 2. Date due in the upper left corner. 3. Chapter number and assigned questions on the top line. 4. All answers in ink (Blue or Black), and legible. 5. Questions must appear as statements in the answer. Use complete sentences. 6. Skip one space between each answer and each answer must be properly numbered. Topic questions are frequently assigned from the textbook with each section covered in class. Students need to hand write all topic questions.Back to Top
(Depending on the Assignment) Homework Grading � 10 points (generally)- If all directions are followed and the answers checked are correct. Only one or two answers are checked, but you won't know which ones they are until the papers are graded and passed back. The same questions are graded for all students. � -3 points for not following one direction. -2 points for not following a second direction. -2 points for each wrong answer. -5 points if incomplete-not all questions are answered. � Zero--if not handed in on due date for an unexcused reason. � Zero-if copied; both the copier and the person who allowed work to be copied. (This applies to all topic questions- at the end of each section) There is also Quick Check (QC)--when the teacher asks the students to get out their homework and checks for completion. Not all HW is graded.Back to Top
If I did not use all of my HWC, can I carry them over to the next quarter?
No. Homework coupons are color coded and kept track of. You may not carry any unused ones over to the next quarter, or give them to another student to use.Back to Top
How can I check out what my current grade is in Earth Science Class?
Grades are posted on-line at www.Teacherease.com. Students and Parents can both access this site by giving Mrs. Hobbs a current e-mail address. After students and parents have been registerd a password will be sent to each e- mail account. Student's who do not have an e-mail address should sign-up for a free yahoo or another address so they can view their grade on-line.Back to Top