Mrs. Csizmadia

This page will answer questions commonly asked by students and parents.

1. 1.What do I need to bring with me to class each day?
2. 2.I forgot to write my homework in my agenda! What do I do?
3. 3.What is your homework policy?
4. 4.I have a paper due, and my computer/printer is not working! What do I do?
5. 5.How can I have a successful year in your language arts class?
6. (Parents) How can I help my child be successful?
7. How do I order Scholastic books?
8. When is extra-help offered for this class?

1.What do I need to bring with me to class each day?

Please bring the following items to class with you every day: 
your agenda, 
your language arts binder, a pen, a pencil, a colored pen or 
pencil for 
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2.I forgot to write my homework in my agenda! What do I do?

If you're still in school when you realize it, just stop in my 
classroom and check my homework board. If you're already home, 
you can check my website or call a friend who is in your language 
arts class.

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3.What is your homework policy?

In class on time and completed neatly: 100%. Late, incomplete, or 
messy: 
50%. Extremely late or not handed in: 0%. If you do not have your 
homework 
in class the day it is due, you will receive a 0. (No going to 
lockers!) 
However, if you bring in your homework later that day or the next 
day and 
REMEMBER TO SHOW IT TO ME, your 0 will change to half credit 
(50%). Students 
who are absent will have the opportunity to make up the homework 
assigned 
during their absence for full credit.

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4.I have a paper due, and my computer/printer is not working! What do I do?

There are a number of options available to you. If you are having 
printer 
problems, you may email your paper to me as an attachment, or you 
may bring 
in a flash/USB drive with your paper on it. (Please be sure your 
paper is 
actually saved on the flash drive; have someone from home help 
you check to 
ensure it is.)*Note: please do not bring in a CD - I will not be 
able to 
access your paper from a CD. If you are having both computer and 
printer 
problems, you may always neatly hand-write your paper on lined 
paper, in blue 
or black ink, skipping every other line. Remember, 
computer/printer problems 
can happen at any time, so it's always a good idea to keep a 
backup copy of 
your paper on a flash drive, and/or print out a copy of each 
draft of your 
paper to keep at home. My email address is jgrib@trumbullps.org, 
and remember 
to send me your paper as an attachment -  not copied and pasted 
into an 
email. I will ALWAYS accept a neatly handwritten paper, so 
computer/printer 
problems are not acceptable excuses for late papers.

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5.How can I have a successful year in your language arts class?

Just follow these suggestions: 
1) Always come to class prepared (binder, writing utensils, 
glasses, if you 
wear them, etc.) and ready to learn.
2)Pay attention in class, ask questions and/or stay for extra 
help if you 
have any difficulty or just want to be sure you understand 
something.
3)Don't rush through your homework.
4)Study for tests and quizzes.

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(Parents) How can I help my child be successful?

Check your child's agenda frequently. Your child's agenda is used 
as a 
communication tool between home and school; teachers may write a 
note in the 
agenda from time to time. Your child should be copying homework 
assignments 
in his or her agenda every day. Many teacher web pages also have 
homework 
information. Help your child keep his or her binders organized, 
and 
replenish supplies (paper, pens/pencils) when needed. Set aside 
time each 
day/evening at home for homework/study time. Please call or write 
a note if 
you have any questions or concerns for me.

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How do I order Scholastic books?

Scholastic book flyers (TAB and Arrow) are handed out monthly 
from October to 
May. If you would like to order one or more books, fill out the 
order 
form(s), and be sure to put your full name at the top of the 
order form. 
Include a check made out to 
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB for the exact amount. Put the order form and 
check in an 
envelope with your full name written on the front of the 
envelope. If you are 
ordering from both TAB and Arrow, you may combine your payment in 
one check.
Please be sure to total your order correctly, and please be sure 
the check is 
made out to SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUBS.

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When is extra-help offered for this class?

The day for extra help for language arts class is Thursday. 

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