Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
What happens if I don't do my homework?
Your name will go in the homework notebook and you will serve a detention. Your parents/guardians will also be notified through the weekly progress report. If you miss more assignments or have many incompletes, it will affect your report card grades.Back to Top
Your name will go in the homework notebook and you will serve a detention. Your parents/guardians will also be notified through the weekly progress report. If you miss more assignments or have many incompletes, it will affect your report card grades.
If I am absent, how much time do I have to make up my work?
You get 1 extra day per each day that you were absent.Back to Top
You get 1 extra day per each day that you were absent.
I'm concerned about Outdoor Ed. Do I have to go?
Outdoor Education is part of the fifth grade curriculum for San Mateo County and other parts of the country. It is an incredible experience that you will cherish and I highly recommend that all students be allowed to participate. There will be at least 2 Ortega teachers there to help you if you need anything at anytime (even at 3:00 in the morning!)Back to Top
Outdoor Education is part of the fifth grade curriculum for San Mateo County and other parts of the country. It is an incredible experience that you will cherish and I highly recommend that all students be allowed to participate. There will be at least 2 Ortega teachers there to help you if you need anything at anytime (even at 3:00 in the morning!)
Why do you make me copy my homework in to the Binder Reminder?
The binder reminder system is one that you will use in middle school and beyond. It is very important that you know exactly what your homework assignment is so that you do not miss any assignments.Back to Top
The binder reminder system is one that you will use in middle school and beyond. It is very important that you know exactly what your homework assignment is so that you do not miss any assignments.
What happens if I break a class rule?
If you break one rule, your name goes on the board. If you break two rules in one day, you get a check placed by your name and must serve a detention.Back to Top
If you break one rule, your name goes on the board. If you break two rules in one day, you get a check placed by your name and must serve a detention.
What is the point of doing homework?
Homework is really important because it gives you a chance to practice what we learned in school. Back to Top
Homework is really important because it gives you a chance to practice what we learned in school.
Why do we do Trash Patrol?
As fifth grade students, you set an example for the younger students through your positive actions. Cleaning up the schoolyard helps our local animals thrive, keeps our oceans clean, and shows our Ortega Otters pride!Back to Top
As fifth grade students, you set an example for the younger students through your positive actions. Cleaning up the schoolyard helps our local animals thrive, keeps our oceans clean, and shows our Ortega Otters pride!