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

1. When is Ms. Egan available for a parent conference?
2. When can students make up a quiz or test missed due to an excused absence?
3. Can work be made up for an unexcused absences or a cut?
4. What makes an absence excused?
5. When is Ms. Egan available for tutoring?
6. How often will students have homework?
7. How often will students be tested or quizzed?
8. How will students be able to track their grades?
9. Where is Ms. Egan's office?
10. What is the key to making Ms. Egan happy?
11. When are Ms. Egan's jokes funny?
12. What are Ms. Egan's pet peeves?

When is Ms. Egan available for a parent conference?

I am available for in school conference before school beginning at 7:30am. 
Please give 24 hour notice.
I am available for a phone conference during 3rd, 7th and 8th period.  Please
contact me at 773-534-3030 x25238.

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When can students make up a quiz or test missed due to an excused absence?

Students may make up work due to an excused absence before school, after
school or during their lunch period.  A pass will be issued to the student to
go to the lunchroom after making up work.  Arrangements will be made on a
student-by-student basis.

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Can work be made up for an unexcused absences or a cut?

Absolutely no homework, class work, quiz or test may be made up due to an
unexcused absence or cut.

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What makes an absence excused?

All students are required to bring a note from a parent or guardian.

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When is Ms. Egan available for tutoring?

I am available before school, during my free periods should the student have
lunch the same period, and after school.  All students should feel free to
make arrangement with me at any time.  I will work with any student.

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How often will students have homework?

Students should average homework from me two to three times a week.  Homework
should be recorded in student planners supplied by the school at the 
beginning of the school year.

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How often will students be tested or quizzed?

Students will take a weekly vocabulary quiz every Friday based on the list
they receive each Monday.  Vocabulary quizzes are cumulative.
Students will take a mid-term test and a quarter test, one test approximately
every five weeks.

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How will students be able to track their grades?

Students and parents will also be able to track their grades on-line through
Gradebook using the Student or Parent Portal.  Check the links page for
on-line access.

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Where is Ms. Egan's office?

Ms. Egan's office is the Social Studies office, room 220A - next to the
classroom 220.

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What is the key to making Ms. Egan happy?

Laugh at Ms. Egan's bad jokes. It makes her think she is funny.

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When are Ms. Egan's jokes funny?

To be honest, only about half the time.  The other time, well . . .  but again
just laugh it makes her feel good.

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What are Ms. Egan's pet peeves?

She has two. One - Being late for class.  Two - Excuses for not doing your 
work (and I have heard almost everyone out there).

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