Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of
students and parents.
- What does my teacher expect from me?
- What are the classroom rules?
- What will happen if I don't follow the rules?
- Will there be tests and/or quizzes?
- Will the homework be different from what we do in class?
- What will happen if I don't turn in my homework?
- Do you accept late work or extra credit work?
- How often do we receive progress reports?
- What is the best way to contact you?
- Can anyone just pop into your classroom for a visit?
- How will I know what the assignments are and when they are due?
- How often are students required to use computers?
- What if students don't have access to a computer after school?
- How can students transfer their work from school to home?
- What if software at home is not compatible to that of the school?
What does my teacher expect from me?
Be on time
Come prepared with writing tool, paper, and resources
Respect self, others, and materials
Have pride in the work that is completed
Be responsible for self
What are the classroom rules?
No colored beverages
No electronic devices unless otherwise approved
No hood
What will happen if I don't follow the rules?
1. Warning
2. Relocation to another classroom
3. Teacher/Student conference and parent notification
4. Removal from class and parent notification
*Student Handbook will be adhered to for all other offenses
Will there be tests and/or quizzes?
There will be quizzes after we complete reading collections in both Language
Arts and in US History. Tests will be administered at the end of each unit and
will be weighted heavier than quizzes. Each quarter there will be an
assessment to determine what standards have been met and what, if any,
intervention is needed. These will not count against your grade.
Will the homework be different from what we do in class?
Yes. You will be expected to turn in a Reading Log or Writing Log every
Monday and complete a book report once per month. Also you will have weekly
spelling packets that will be due on Friday's. If you do not complete your
classwork than that becomes homework.
What will happen if I don't turn in my homework?
Besides the affect on your grade I will hold you accountable by requiring
you to come see me either before school, at lunch, or after school.
Do you accept late work or extra credit work?
No. Meeting deadlines is an important life skill. If I observe a pattern of
late work I will schedule additional time Homework Lab (after school program
so that we can work together to try and change this pattern.
How often do we receive progress reports?
Students with a D or an F will receive their progress report in the mail every
two to three weeks. All others will be handed out to students. In addition
parents may look at their child's grades at any time through the Family Access
site.
What is the best way to contact you?
The fastest way is via email. You may also leave a phone message, send a note
to school, or snail mail me.
Can anyone just pop into your classroom for a visit?
I welcome visitors. However please call first to arrange a visit and then be
sure to check into the front office to receive a visitor's pass.
How will I know what the assignments are and when they are due?
* Students- You are responsible for looking at the whiteboard in classroom
and writing down the weekly assignments. Long term assignments are also
posted. You can also access your schedule via this web site.
* Parents- you may also access this web site or email me to request additional
information.
How often are students required to use computers?
Students will be using the computers to type many of their published
writing. They also will use the Internet for researching and note taking. In
addition they will learn how to use Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint, and
Movie Maker. Finally students will have an opportunity to work on their
keyboarding skills.
What if students don't have access to a computer after school?
If this is the case there are a couple of options. First, the public library
is open Monday's and Wednesday-Friday's until 5 pm. Second, students may make
arrangements to stay after school in order to complete their work.
How can students transfer their work from school to home?
The best way is with a USB flashdrive or memory stick. Another way is to email
assignments to home and back to school via a g-mail or another account. Please
ask teacher prior to emailing.
What if software at home is not compatible to that of the school?
Again arrangements may be made to work after school.
