Common questions about Social Studies class

1. What if I forgot to color my maps or graphs?
2. I don't have a pencil, can I borrow one?
3. I forgot my work or I left it at home, what do I do?
4. I don't understand what you are going over....
5. Can I go to the restroom?
6. Can I go to my locker, I forgot to bring my markers...
7. Is there anything I can do for extra credit?

What if I forgot to color my maps or graphs?

The highest score you can possibly earn is a 70 if you don't have color on 
your maps or graphs. I'm not being picky about this, just look in a 
book...maps and graphs are colored to be easily understood.

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I don't have a pencil, can I borrow one?

I am not a school store or Wal-Mart...I expect you to bring ALL materials to 
class each and every day. If you don't have supplies you need, ask a buddy 
in class to let you borrow what you need.

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I forgot my work or I left it at home, what do I do?

I am too generous with this one...I understand we forget things SOMETIMES! I 
usually will deduct 25 points if an assignment is late and take it the next 
day. However, if this becomes a recurring problem, I will automatically 
assing a grade of zero.

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I don't understand what you are going over....

Always ask if you are not clear about any assignment, notes, map, graph, 
chart, etc... the only stupid questions are the ones we forget to ask.

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Can I go to the restroom?

Again, generous on this one as well. I usually allow students to go unless 
it becomes an everyday issue and you take advantage of it. I realize 
emergencies arise for the bathroom and if you ask, please make sure it is 
necessary and not an excuse to leave class.

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Can I go to my locker, I forgot to bring my markers...

ABSOLUTELY NOT! Once you enter my room, you are there for the duration of 
class...always bring your books, notebooks, markers, pencils, etc...

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Is there anything I can do for extra credit?

Always...do your work and you won't need extra credit! However, i do count 
some computer assignments and a few educational games we play during class 
as extra credit.

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