Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. How can my student get extra help for concepts he/she doesn't understand?
2. What if my student needs more time to complete a test?
3. Are you giving more homework than the other teachers?
4. Do you accept late work?
5. What is your make-up/retest policy?
6. What is the best way to contact you?

How can my student get extra help for concepts he/she doesn't understand?

I am available at lunch and after school for free tutoring Mon, Wed and 
Thurs.  San Marcos also has free tutoring in room B-5 after school 3:05-4:15 
Mon-Thurs.  Students can also try the links to www.hotmath.com and 
http://go.hrw.com for extra help with their specific class.  The back 
of both text books have extra practice problems, examples and answers to 
selected problems.

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What if my student needs more time to complete a test?

Students who have specific accommodations and modifications will be given 
extra time as necessary.

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Are you giving more homework than the other teachers?

I meet weekly with the other teachers of the same subject to compare 
homework, tests, and timelines.  We all give relatively the same 
assignments.  Students should expect at least 1 1/2 to 2 hours of homework 
per night as we are on the block schedule and have to cover 2 sections per 
day.  This time will vary depending on the difficultly of the specific 
section and the student's prior knowledge of the material.

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Do you accept late work?

I do not accept late work.  I accept make-up work within the same number of 
days that a student was absent for excused absences only.  If a student has 
a special circumstance such as a family emergency, they can see me privately 
for extended time.  These emergencies should be few and must be accompanied 
by a note from a parent or guardian.

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What is your make-up/retest policy?

Students with excused absences are expected to make-up missing tests within 
one week of returning to school.  No retests will be given.

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What is the best way to contact you?

Email is best ecutrell@smroyals.org 
Phone is also good but please do not call during class time for non-
emergencies nor during 1st as another teacher is in my room that
period.

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