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

1. What materials do I need for Latin I?
2. Can I get extra credit?
3. When can I get help if I'm having a problem?
4. If I am absent, what do I do about getting the work/assignments?
5. How can I get the best grade possible?
6. Is there a lot of memorization in Latin I?
7. When I'm absent on test day, what do I do about making up the test?
8. How long do I have to make up tests, quizzes, etc.?
9. Does my Latin I grade count toward my middle school honor roll eligibility?
10. What do I have to do to get high school credit?
11. What if I am tardy to class?

What materials do I need for Latin I?

1.  Numerous No. 2 pencils
2.  Various colors of pens (used for correcting papers)
3.  Highlighters (at least 2 colors)
4.  2 inch, 3 ring binder
5.  8 notebook dividers
6.  College-ruled paper
7.  Dry Erase Markers (collected for classroom use)
8.  Zipper Pouch
9.  1 box of Kleenex (Optional)
10. Hand Sanitizer for classroom use (Optional)

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Can I get extra credit?

1.  Each 6 weeks, two quizzes may be taken over and the higher grade 
    will be used.  NOTA BENE: No Bonus Questions for retakes.

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When can I get help if I'm having a problem?

Tutoring/Make-up sessions are held on Tuesdays after school.  If this time 
is not convenient, I will try to stay after school when possible.  The 
student and I can work together on alternate times.

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If I am absent, what do I do about getting the work/assignments?

ALWAYS check the Latin I website!!!!!

Even though absent from class, it is beneficial to the student to attempt to 
have the homework/classwork ready to turn in to the teacher.  This will 
avoid having to do equivalent make-up work after school.  It will also keep 
the student from getting behind in the class.

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How can I get the best grade possible?

Time Management is the key!!!  Don't wait until the last minute to study the 
material.  Learning material as we go is MUCH easier than trying to "catch 
up" with the rest of the class.  For example, Learning Lesson I is crucial 
to success in Lesson II.

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Is there a lot of memorization in Latin I?

There is memorization, just as there is in any Foreign Language class.  
However, as stated in Question #5, if you do a thorough job with each 
lesson, you are memorizing only a small amount at a time.

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When I'm absent on test day, what do I do about making up the test?

You may take the test during the school day or after school.
NOTA BENE:  An equivalent test will be administered.

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How long do I have to make up tests, quizzes, etc.?

The guidelines in the student handbook are followed.

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Does my Latin I grade count toward my middle school honor roll eligibility?

No.  The Latin I grade will be part of your high school GPA.

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What do I have to do to get high school credit?

1.  Your final grade must be at least an 85 average.
          This average is determined by totaling your 6 Weeks grades
          & dividing by six.  This grade is sent to the high school.

2.  At the end of the school year, you MUST take a final exam and score at 
    least 85%.

3.  You must apply for high school credit.  You will be given a paper to 
    fill out and return at the end of the school year.

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What if I am tardy to class?

It is very important to be in class and ready to begin work at 7:20!!!  
Coming in late is a big factor in falling behind.

If tardy, you must go to the office and sign in!!!!!!!!

1st Tardy -Warning
2nd Tardy -Warning
3rd Tardy -Detention
4th Tardy -Discipline Referral -ISS

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