Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
How can I get in contact with Mr. Colon?
There are several ways in which to contact me. You can send me a note, call the school and leave a message or use e-mail. I will try to return your call or e-mail as soon as possible.Back to Top
There are several ways in which to contact me. You can send me a note, call the school and leave a message or use e-mail. I will try to return your call or e-mail as soon as possible.
What is a homework I.O.U. ?
The homework I.O.U. is a means for a parent to be notified that their child has missed a homework assignment. The student is still responsible to making-up the missing assignment. They are expected to stay the day of the missing assignment to do the assignment. Student will call home to notify parent during lunch. If the student doesn't stay to make up the assignment, without making alternate arrangements prior to the end of the day, will receive a zero for the assignment.Back to Top
The homework I.O.U. is a means for a parent to be notified that their child has missed a homework assignment. The student is still responsible to making-up the missing assignment. They are expected to stay the day of the missing assignment to do the assignment. Student will call home to notify parent during lunch. If the student doesn't stay to make up the assignment, without making alternate arrangements prior to the end of the day, will receive a zero for the assignment.
What is the penalty for not turning in an assignment?
There is no penalty, if the student was absent. The student is expected to turn in the missing assignment the day following their absence. Students will receive a Homework IOU. The student's assignment will be reduced a grade for turning in the assignment after two days of it being due.Back to Top
There is no penalty, if the student was absent. The student is expected to turn in the missing assignment the day following their absence. Students will receive a Homework IOU. The student's assignment will be reduced a grade for turning in the assignment after two days of it being due.
How can I find out when projects are due and tests given?
Due dates for projects and test dates will be posted on calendar on this web site. Test dates are given in advance of the test, about 5 to 7 days in advance. Students are also resposible for writing such dates in their planners.I will also be posting test notices on my web site under the news flash section. You can be e- mailed or sent a text message when such noticifications are given. Sign up under the news flash section of the web page.Back to Top
Due dates for projects and test dates will be posted on calendar on this web site. Test dates are given in advance of the test, about 5 to 7 days in advance. Students are also resposible for writing such dates in their planners.I will also be posting test notices on my web site under the news flash section. You can be e- mailed or sent a text message when such noticifications are given. Sign up under the news flash section of the web page.
What happens if a test falls or project is due on a snow day?
Such test will be given and or project is expected to be turned in on the day following such snow day.Back to Top
Such test will be given and or project is expected to be turned in on the day following such snow day.
Is there any extra credit a student can do?
As a policy, extra credit is not given. All students are expected to do all the assignments assigned. Students can see me before handing in future assignments to go over and discuss how to improve them before they are graded.Back to Top
As a policy, extra credit is not given. All students are expected to do all the assignments assigned. Students can see me before handing in future assignments to go over and discuss how to improve them before they are graded.
Is participation important to my grade?
Yes, participation is important to your grade. I constitute participation as asking questions, as well as answering them. Participation is an essential part of the exchange of ideas and different views of students in the class.Back to Top
Yes, participation is important to your grade. I constitute participation as asking questions, as well as answering them. Participation is an essential part of the exchange of ideas and different views of students in the class.