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

1. When is tutoring?
2. How do I make up missed work from an excused absence?
3. What is the grading scale?
4. Do you take late work?
5. How do tests and quizzes work?
6. Do I have to buy a graphing calculator?

When is tutoring?

Tutoring is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays both morning 
(7:45 - 8:15) 
and afternoon (3:45 - 4:15) by appointment. Remember that you 
will need a pass from me the day before to enter or remain in the 
building.

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How do I make up missed work from an excused absence?

You have three days from the date of your return (unless you were 
gone more 
than three days) to complete the missed assignments and show them 
to me.  
Remember, it is your responsibility to show me the work as I will 
not 
remember to ask you for it.  The same goes for tests - if you 
miss a test, 
it is your responsibility to make it up as soon as possible.

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What is the grading scale?

Grade Scale:
50% Tests
10% Homework Checks and Logs
15% Projects
15% In Class Work
10% Quizzes

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Do you take late work?

I do not accept late work unless you have an excused absence. If 
you miss a quiz, test, or in class work, it will count as a zero 
unless you have an excused absence.

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How do tests and quizzes work?

For quizzes, you are allowed to use your notes and homework on 
every one 
unless otherwise instructed.  For tests, there are 2 parts:  a 
take-home 
part and a traditional in-class part.  The take-home part will 
count as 20% 
of your overall test grade and the in-class part for the 80%.

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Do I have to buy a graphing calculator?

You are NOT REQUIRED to have a graphing calculator.  However, we 
will begin 
to learn how to use them this year and if you plan on continuing 
to take 
higher level math courses or go to college, then the sooner you 
obtain one, 
the better.  Purchased new, they cost around $120, but you can 
get a used 
one on Ebay for much less.  (They are very durable.)  Please 
purchase only 
the Texas Instruments TI-83 or TI-84 regular or plus editions 
only as this 
is the only type we will use together as a class.

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