Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.if your question is not here, please email it to me and I'll give you an answer as soon as possible. Mr. Barnette
How much homework should I expect in science?
Generally, there is homework in science each night except Friday. You may expect to spend about 20 minutes each night.Back to Top
Can I pull my grade up with extra credit?
A student can always do extra credit if the work involved helps the student to learn the science. The extra credit must be from a chapter which is being studied or has been studied.Back to Top
EXTRA CREDIT What are some things I can do for extra credit?
Extra credit is always a method that a good student can use to learn more and pull up their grade. It must be an activity that will cause the student to learn that which is being studied. Posters, reports, book reports, power point presentations, experiments and demonstrations,vocabulary flash cards,and even interviews of experts have been used as special learning activities- commonly called 'extra credit'. NOTE: Down loading a report from the web is not extra learningon your part. A third grader could type in a word and click print.You must do your research and write your report - not just "download" and print.Back to Top
I had an A in Science last year but don't this year. Why?
Are you turning in all of your required work? Are you putting in the extra time required in 8th grade? Have you gone back to the teacher for help in understanding your problem? Each student will have a different reason for their low grade. But it is good to star working on the problem now rather than later.Back to Top
Will we have projects to do each six weeks?
No. But you will have to oportunity to pick from a list of projects which will be given out in lab.Back to Top
Any trip that we take will be fun if you have the right attitude. All trips are for educational purposes.Back to Top
Why do we not have any free time in class?
Students have time to socialize in the hall, during lunch, before and after school,but we do not have time in class.Back to Top
Why can't we write notes in class?
Look at question nine. Not only are you off task when you are writing a note, but you are involving at least one other person. Students would naturally rather read a note just passed to them than to pay attention to the learning activity being conducted in the class.Back to Top
When gum is chewed in such a manner as to not be a distraction to others, it will be allowed. Being impolite or disposing of gum improperly will result in loss of the privilege for the class. Please keep it in your mouth. Don't blow bubbles or pull on it. This is a distraction and is not sanitary.Back to Top
Does a project really count as much as 4 test?
No. Not in my class.Back to Top
Why can't we sleep in class if we are finished?
We are never finished. Go to bed at a reasonable time at home and you will not feel the need to sleep in class. Refer to Class Procedures # 13.Back to Top
How do I get to the Text Book on Line?
LaterBack to Top