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- WHAT DID WE DO YESTERDAY????
- What do I do if I miss a day of class?
- What do the acronyms (and all that other junk) on the calendar mean?
- Do you take late work?
- Is this class "hard"?/Am I going to pass?
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WHAT DID WE DO YESTERDAY????
At this point, I have an average of 17 students missing class each day.
If you miss class, CLICK ON THE CALENDAR LINK ON THIS SITE. I keep it as
updated as possible. Then, CLICK ON THE HANDOUTS LINK. One can then
download any worksheets or handouts, and even complete them when they are
due :).
If we are in the Lab that day, you can usually download instructions in
the "Handouts," or there will be a link to a website we used in the "Links"
section. If we are not using the internet (rare but occasionally possible),
I will post an announcement of what we did, but please go to the "Calendar"
page first. Call me if you have any problems (I am not comfortable putting
my cell phone number on the internet, but students should have it on their
syllabus).
If you know you are going to be absent, you need to TURN YOUR WORK IN
BEFORE YOU LEAVE, and get your make-up work BEFORE when possible.
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What do I do if I miss a day of class?
CLICK ON THE CALENDAR LINK ON THIS SITE. I keep it as updated as
possible. Then, CLICK ON THE HANDOUTS LINK. One can then download any
worksheets or handouts, and even complete them when they are due :).
If we are in the Lab that day, you can usually download instructions in
the "Handouts," or there will be a link to a website we used in the "Links"
section. If we are not using the internet (rare but occasionally possible),
I will post an announcement of what we did, but please go to the "Calendar"
page first. Call me if you have any problems (I am not comfortable putting
my cell phone number on the internet, but students should have it on their
syllabus).
If you know you are going to be absent, you need to TURN YOUR WORK IN
BEFORE YOU LEAVE, and get your make-up work BEFORE when possible.
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What do the acronyms (and all that other junk) on the calendar mean?
'First-5" is what we do in the first five (and sometimes more) minutes of
class. Sometimes, especially when I have something fairly important for the
students to complete, I do that at the beginning of the class in lieu of the
First-5. In that case, it is usually a handout or some type of worksheet
the
students complete and hand in.
"HANDOUTS this week" are the handouts, including worksheets that students
receive that week. Use this to ensure you received everything you should
have. (Parents: use this to make sure your student has everything he/she
should.)
"DUE" means these papers were due on that specific day. I usually try to
put
up due dates at least the day before, especially on Friday night when the
work is due on Monday. I avoid Monday tests when possible; however, when
they are necessary, they are put on the calendar by the previous Friday.
"HO" signifies an informational handout (although some of these are
interactive, they most likely are not taken for a grade).
"WS" denotes a worksheet. Most often, worksheets are homework (I rarely
take
work at the end of the hour), and must be completed BEFORE class on the
following day. Regrettably, I do not take late work, so ensure this work is
completed by the due date.
"HW" denotes that the said assignment is homework if it is not completed in
class. This typically means it needs to be completed by the following day.
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Do you take late work?
No. Unless it is a major project, late work is not accepted. This is in
your handbook as well as the syllabus.
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Is this class "hard"?/Am I going to pass?
First of all, "hard" is a rather unidentifiable concept. Secondly, both CP
and AP classes ought to challenge students. If you already know all the
answers, then either you need to be in a higher-level class, or I am not
performing my job. In order to make students think critically, difficult
topics and assignments are utilized; however, I am always willing to run a
thousand miles WITH you. I simply will not run a thousand miles FOR you.
My job is not to babysit (I'd probably get paid more, though...j/k). We
will grow together, but as you well know, growing up is often challenging.
I will never ask for more than you can give. If you feel something is
unfair or overly cumbersome, TALK TO ME (preferably before the last week of
the 9 weeks period). As for grades, all I do is crunch the numbers. Study
for tests, take ALL bonus opportunities, and ask when you lack
understanding. See me after class if you need tutoring, and turn in ALL
work. If you do these things, you will most definitely pass. An "A" is
attainable, but effort is required. As in life, you must work for what you
desire.
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