Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- Do you accept late work?
- Can I just take a zero on an assignment?
- Can I retest if I do poorly?
- Can I retest more than once on the same test?
- If I take a retest, will I get the same test again?
- Does class participation count?
- Do I have to keep all the work that we do in class?
- How do you grade?
- Should my history book stay at home?
- Can I get multiple d-halls and referrals for the same missing work?
Do you accept late work?
Late work is accepted.
Can I just take a zero on an assignment?
NO! If you fail to turn in an assignment you will be
reminded that you are missing work. If work is still missing
detentions and possible referrals will follow.
Can I retest if I do poorly?
If you get below a 70% on any test or quiz you may retake it for
up to a 70%. If you fail to better your score I will let your
original score stand.
Can I retest more than once on the same test?
Yes!!!! You should have this done before the next test. The
highest you can raise your grade to is a 70%.
If I take a retest, will I get the same test again?
Yes, and no. The same basic material will be covered, but it may
not look exactly the same. Questions may be altered, choices may
be altered, or both.
Does class participation count?
Yes! Yes! Yes! Much of the class will be driven by participation
with your fellow students. Failure to participate will cost you
points.
Do I have to keep all the work that we do in class?
Yes! We will keeping a class notebook that will serve as both a
portfolio and review tool at test times. The notebooks will be
graded, or a quiz given, periodically for completeness and
quality of work.
How do you grade?
Raw points. Each daily/homework assignment is worth 100 points.
Tests are usually worth 300 points. Projects 200-300 points.
This means that on average tests are worth about 20% of the grade
for the entire six weeks. This percenatge varies depending on
the # of assignments and tests that fall within any single
grading period.
Should my history book stay at home?
Yes! Yes! Yes! We have class sets for use at school, so keep the
book that was issued to you at home for homework and pleasure!
Can I get multiple d-halls and referrals for the same missing work?
Yes. Missing assignments are problems until they are not
missing. D-Halls, in school suspension,lunch D-halls, and
Saturday detention are all tools to make students successful.