Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
- What is the No Zero Policy?
- When are progress reports issued?
- When are parent/teacher/student conferences available?
- How can my student prepare for the GEE?
- How can my student receive tutoring?
- How can I contact you?
- If my student misses school, what should I do?
- If a student misses a test/quiz/assignment, what should he/she do?
- If my assignment is late, what happens?
- How can I receive bonus points?
- When are the I-Leap and GEE 21 Exams?
What is the No Zero Policy?
The No Zero Policy is a policy used by all English II Teachers in which
students are held to the highest possible standards. No zeros are permitted.
Failure is not an option due to the amount of effort provided by student,
teacher, and family. All work must receive at least a 60% (D-); otherwise,
it must be redone. The No Zero policy emphasizes responsibility on the part
of the student.
This is NOT the same as the Zero Tolerance policy which refers to
violence in the schools.
When are progress reports issued?
Students' missing work is posted weekly. I will send home progress reports
every three weeks. The school sends home progress reports every six weeks.
When are parent/teacher/student conferences available?
The school hosts parent/teacher conferences every Wed. at 2:35 p.m. by
appointment. I am available by appointment before school at 6:30 a.m. or
after school from 2:35 p.m.-4 p.m. Phone conferences are also available.
Call the school at 355-7701 to schedule an appointment.
How can my student prepare for the GEE?
Your child can prepare by reading every day (as is their homework) and by
accessing various pretests. I have provided links through this website. See
the "Links" section. Furthermore, I am providing after school tutoring if
he/she needs more practice in certain areas.
How can my student receive tutoring?
I will provide mandatory or requested tutoring for any student who falls
behind before or after school on Monday-Tuesday. (With special cases or by
request, I will stay on Wednesday-Thursday.) Tutoring is in my classroom
(Rm. 104) from 2:30-4:00 p.m. Students may leave when they are finished. I
will provide phone calls or a note if requested stating that they have
attended.
How can I contact you?
Work phone: 355-7701
Cell phone: 803-4861 (before or after school only till 9 p.m. please)
Email: Lyokyongskul@ebrschools.org
If my student misses school, what should I do?
Any student who misses school should bring back a parent note,
doctor/dental/hospital note, etc. as soon as they return to school. Only two
handwritten notes are accepted per year. After two weeks, no notes are
accepted. All students should have TEACHERS SIGN NOTES FIRST. Notes are then
given to the ATTENDANCE OFFICE LAST. If notes are given to the office,
teachers have no record of excusing absences. Please follow this procedure
to ensure that your attendance records are accurate. Remember no more than 9
excused days are allowed. Checking out of school counts as an inexcused
absence unless a doctor/dental note is received the next day. STUDENTS ARE
REQUIRED TO MAKE UP ANY WORK THEY HAVE MISSED DUE TO ANY ABSENCE.
If a student misses a test/quiz/assignment, what should he/she do?
Ask for the assignment and make plans to stay after school for tutoring.
Tests/quizzes must be made up within one week. All assignments must be made
up by the end of the six weeks (except due to special circumstances such as
prolonged illness or suspension and discipline center attendance).
If my assignment is late, what happens?
Late assignments will be docked points. (Sometimes up to half points if it
is a lengthy project, for example). Any assignment turned in AFTER the six
weeks time period is over will receive 1 point. (By this time, you should
have made up all work or come to tutoring to do so.) Try your best not to
fall behind.
How can I receive bonus points?
Bonus points are offered via extra reading log pages. Remember that one must
read every day M-F and write 1/2 page for on-level classes and 1 page for
honors classes. Any extra pages written by the due date will receive bonus
points (up to 200 extra points).
When are the I-Leap and GEE 21 Exams?
The I-Leap and GEE 21 Exams start during the last week of March extending
through the first couple of days in April. Students will be receiving valuable
practice involving these tests; therefore, it is important that he/she not
miss school. Also, missing school frequently makes it much harder for students
to pass his/her classes as well as the test.