Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
How will my homework be graded?
Homework is assigned daily and due at the beginning of class the following class meeting unless otherwise noted. It will be randomly graded in different ways - completion, accuracy and sometimes not graded at all. Showing work on homework is important. When steps are required to solve a problem, they must be shown to receive full credit (EFFORT DOES COUNT!!!).Back to Top
Homework is assigned daily and due at the beginning of class the following class meeting unless otherwise noted. It will be randomly graded in different ways - completion, accuracy and sometimes not graded at all. Showing work on homework is important. When steps are required to solve a problem, they must be shown to receive full credit (EFFORT DOES COUNT!!!).
Can I turn in my homework late?
Late homework will be accepted up until a test is given over the material but the grade will not exceed a 70.Back to Top
Late homework will be accepted up until a test is given over the material but the grade will not exceed a 70.
Can I make corrections on quizzes?
Students may earn up to 50% of their lost points back by doing corrections, on their own, when offered. Quiz corrections require a parent signature in order to receive credit.Back to Top
Students may earn up to 50% of their lost points back by doing corrections, on their own, when offered. Quiz corrections require a parent signature in order to receive credit.
Can I make corrections on tests?
Opportunities to recover your test grade are provided at the teacher's discretion. Please see Mrs. Keough for more information.Back to Top
Opportunities to recover your test grade are provided at the teacher's discretion. Please see Mrs. Keough for more information.
When do you have tutoring?
I am available for tutoring every day except Wednesday before school and after school on Wednesday ONLY in my classroom.Back to Top
I am available for tutoring every day except Wednesday before school and after school on Wednesday ONLY in my classroom.
I lost my homework, where can I get a new copy?
Click on the "Handouts" link to the left. You can download and print out most things you need.Back to Top
Click on the "Handouts" link to the left. You can download and print out most things you need.
I need help on my homework but I can't come to tutoring. What should I do?
Algebra I Students: Go to go.hrw.com and click on "Homework Help". There are video tutorials and extra practice for each section of the book. Algebra 2 Students: Look for web codes in the left margin of your book. Go to www.phschool.com and type in the web code to view video tutorials.Back to Top
Algebra I Students: Go to go.hrw.com and click on "Homework Help". There are video tutorials and extra practice for each section of the book. Algebra 2 Students: Look for web codes in the left margin of your book. Go to www.phschool.com and type in the web code to view video tutorials.
Is there anything I can do to bring up my grade (extra credit)?
Take advantage of opportunites to raise your quiz and test grades. Also, the six week project often has an extra credit option.Back to Top
Take advantage of opportunites to raise your quiz and test grades. Also, the six week project often has an extra credit option.