Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. What materials do I need for class?
2. When can students get extra help?
3. Can missing work be made up?
4. How do I calculate my average?
5. Are there extra credit assignments that can be done to raise my grade?
6. How do I earn bonus points?
7. Are there any web sites that are helpful for studying?
8. When is the Earth Science Regents?
9. How can I contact other school staff?

What materials do I need for class?

Notebook - any type, but a three subject would last the year
Folder for handouts - may be part of your notebook
Calculator - basic four function or scientific calculator is fine.
Pens - blue or black
Pencils with a good eraser for lab

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When can students get extra help?

I am available afterschool every day in room 105, except when there are 
meetings. Most meetings are on Wednesdays.

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Can missing work be made up?

Late homework is not accepted for a grade.  When it is turned in, a grade of 
1 is entered on the grade report indicating that is was handed in.
Labs can always be turned in during marking period.  Late labs are penalized 
25% of the grade.

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How do I calculate my average?

There are 3 parts to every average:
     1. Homework - 20%
     2. Lab - 20%
     3. Test / quiz - 60%
To get an average for each category add up the points earned and divide the 
total by the points possible.
After each category average is calculated, multiply it by the decimal 
equivalent of the percent.
Add all three values together.  This will be the final average.

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Are there extra credit assignments that can be done to raise my grade?

No, I do not give extra credit assignments.

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How do I earn bonus points?

At the end of the marking period two (2) bonus points are added to the 
final average if ALL assigned labs are turned in and a grade of 65% or 
greater is earned for all labs.

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Are there any web sites that are helpful for studying?

All students have an account at schoolisland.com.  If you do not have a 
password type WELCOME and you will be promted to enter a password.  The 
schoolisland site and others are listed under LINKS.

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When is the Earth Science Regents?

The Proformence (Lab) test is given the first full week of June in a double 
period class.
The written exam will be on or around June 20.

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How can I contact other school staff?

The easiest way to contact school staff is through email. All email 
addresses are based on the teacher's name.  It will be the first 7 letters 
of the last name and the first 3 of their first name followed by 
@libertyk12.org.  If you are trying to contact Mr. Strassman, you would use 
StrassmJac@libertyk12.org  If the teachers last name has fewer than 7 
letters, simply type their last name followed by the first 3 letters of 
their first name.

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