Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
from students and parents.
- How much does homework count? Tests & quizzes?
- Do you accept late work?
- If a student is absent, when should he/she do make-up work?
- Is extra credit offered in your classes?
- Is there weekend homework?
- How much time should my child be spending on homework?
- What should I do if it is bedtime and my child is not done with his/her homework?
How much does homework count? Tests & quizzes?
In Language Arts, homework & classwork are weighted 50% of the grade. Tests & quizzes
are weighted the remaining 50% of the grade.
In History, one-third of the grade is for homework & classwork; one-third for tests & quizzes;
and one-third for projects.
Do you accept late work?
No late work in Language Arts is accepted.
In History, late homework or classwork that is complete and correct will receive
60% credit. A late project is deducted 10% for each day that it is late.
If a student is absent, when should he/she do make-up work?
The absent student should do make-up work as soon as possible. He/she should
see the teacher before or after school to find out what was missed. It is
the student's responsibility to see the teacher for make-up work.
In case of illness, students will have the same number of days absent
to make up the missed work. If there are special circumstances, please
contact the teacher for other arrangements.
Is extra credit offered in your classes?
Extra credit is rarely given.
In Language Arts, a student may earn homework passes, which can count
as extra credit if the student never uses them to be excused from homework.
In History, portfolio covers are extra credit.
Is there weekend homework?
For my classes, there is usually no homework over the weekend. It will be a
rare occurence when there is weekend homework. Of course, students may always
work ahead if they wish to do so.
How much time should my child be spending on homework?
The amount of time will depend on the child. Typically, students will spend
about 2 hours doing homework per day (for all classes combined). On some days,
the workload will be lighter, and on other days, it may be greater.
When a project is assigned, students normally have time to work on it in
class and at home. They should not try to complete all of it the
night before it is due.
If the workload is light, students can read their novels in order to count
the pages towards the Million Word Club.
What should I do if it is bedtime and my child is not done with his/her homework?
Please stop the child and have him/her go to bed. Write a note or
email the teacher to inform him/her that you stopped your child because
it was bedtime. If this is happening consistently, please contact
the teacher so that we can meet to discuss it.