Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions:
How do I make up participation points that I have lost?
Participation points cannot be made up. However, throughout the course of a marking period there will be several opportunities for you to earn enrichment points which get added in to your participation points. This effectively cancels out the corresponding number of lost participation points. There are two standing enrichment opportunities involving meeting attendance and community service hours for PAF and extra article summaries for SOC. There are also various short term, or spur of the moment opportunities.Back to Top
How can I get in touch with you if I have any questions?
The best way to get in touch with me is via email at mlauri@k12mcsd.net . I can check email during the school day as well as from home so this is the most consistent way to reach me and get a quick reply. If you choose to friend me on facebook that is another good way to get in touch with me by either writing on my wall or sending me a message. If parents/guardians feel they must speak with me directly I would recommend emailing me to arrange a time for a phone call during the school day. I will generally be available for phone calls from 10:45 to 11:30 and 2:10 to 2:30 every day. My voicemail extension is 10208 if you would like to call and leave a message and I can get back to you later. Students who wish to speak with me can come to my office in room 208 anytime other than when I am in class (periods 3/4 both days).Back to Top
How do I know if a community service site is acceptable?
Any place that you want to do your community service must be a non-profit, charitable organization (no government offices, no military etc.). If you have any questions you should see me before you begin the community service project. You should have a completed and approved (by me) community service proposal form before you begin any community service hours.Back to Top
Do you stay up nights thinking of ways to torture us?
No. While I do stay up late at night it is generally to do things that I want to do. Thinking of ways to torture you comes fairly easily to me so there is no need to stay up late at night thinking about it.Back to Top
Is there any way to bribe you to get out of doing work?
Not unless you are very, very wealthy. If I allowed you to bribe me I would no doubt lose my job. Therefore the amount of the bribe would have to be enough to put my children through college and support me in the lifestyle to which I would then become accustomed. It is doubtful that any of you have that kind of cash on hand. (I certainly wouldn't take a check!) It would be a far better investment to just do the work.Back to Top
Since I can't bribe you, when are you available for extra help?
I am generally available every day, except Tuesday meeting days, after school from 2:15 to 3:00. (usually later) I will also try to work around your schedule and mine to see if there are other mutually agreeable times. If appropriate, you may also want to take advantage of the services offered in the College in the Classroom Student Support Services Center.Back to Top
Were you as diligent and responsible as a student as you expect us to be?
Absolutely not!! (My college roommates are laughing right now and have no idea why!!) But you are all going to learn from my mistakes whether you like it or not!!Back to Top
Is it your mission in life to destroy us?
Destroy is such an ugly word...let's just say that I think the Marine Corps have a great program...break down and rebuild...Back to Top