What do I do when I miss a class?
I check the web site to see what I have missed. I should also talk to a classmate and get a copy of their notes. Finally, I go see Ms. Mahoney when I get back to school to clear up and questions that I may have.Back to Top
Will Ms. Mahoney remind me when I miss work?
No, she is not my personal schedule keeper.Back to Top
How do I find Ms. Mahoney when I need help?
Ms. Mahoney has A, B and G blocks free. She arrives at school around 7:15 am every morning and does not leave until approxiamtely 4 pm. If you can not find her during this time, you can email her or, as a last resort, call her at home before 7 pm.Back to Top
What is considered academic dishonesty in Ms. Mahoney's class?
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Bosque School is a learning community dedicated to fostering intellectual growth and development and a sense of responsibility in each child. For students, academic integrity means that they are absolutely honest in their intellectual efforts. Violations of academic integrity, in any form, are, therefore, contrary to the values of Bosque School and detrimental to the students own development as young scholars and responsible members of this community. Upper School consequence: If a student is not honest in his or her academic efforts, the student will serve a one-day in-school detention and fail the assignment or exam. Depending on the circumstances of the incident, other consequences may be imposed. Any subsequent example of academic dishonesty will result in a more severe penalty and may result in dismissal. One specific requirement of the honor code, which is set forth in some detail here because of its significance, is academic integrity, which requires each student to use only his or her work unless proper citations are made or the teacher is fully aware of a collaborative effort. The following are examples, not an exhaustive list, of violations of this requirement: 1. Plagiarism, which is the unacknowledged use of another's words or ideas, whether spoken, written, or computer generated. If another's words are used, they must be enclosed in quotation marks and the source of those words must be given. It is not enough to change the words of a source; credit must be given for the ideas obtained from any source. Sources that must be credited are not simply published works but any other person or any other person's works. 2. Using unauthorized notes or other aids in a test, or copying from or being influenced by another student's work during a test. 3. Giving unauthorized aid to another student, such as allowing another student to copy or use one's test, paper, or homework. 4. Use of help on homework or a take-home test that is beyond the limits specified by the teacher. 5. Submitting the same work for credit to more than one teacher unless both teachers give their permission. (Taken from the Bosque School Student Handbook, p. 11-12) In addition to this, there are a few things you should know in reference to Advanced Biology/Biology. There are times when you are allowed to work in groups. I will let you know when these times are. If I do not say so, assume it is not allowed. Also, when doing work from the book, if you simply copy down the answer from the book, this is plagiarism. Finally, the answers in the back of the book are there to guide you if you need help. If you copy these answers into your homework, that is plagiarism and you will be punished accordingly.Back to Top
You are still responsible for the work due that day and should turn in any homework before you leave. You are also responsible for completing any in- class assessment BEFORE your athletic event. It is YOUR responsibility to know your schedule and not my fault if you do not. You must take quizes and exams before you leave for your event.Back to Top