Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
How can I get into contact with the teacher?
You may contact me by phone, e-mail or a note.The fastest way is by e-mail: David_Pageau@wrsd.net.Back to Top
You may contact me by phone, e-mail or a note.The fastest way is by e-mail: David_Pageau@wrsd.net.
What items are needed for your class?
All items needed for class will be outlined in the classroom contract.Back to Top
All items needed for class will be outlined in the classroom contract.
How much time should go into homework?
Homework is given as practice to the work done in class. 15-20 minutesshould be sufficient for most assignments.Back to Top
Homework is given as practice to the work done in class. 15-20 minutesshould be sufficient for most assignments.
What are the notebook guidelines?
1. Numbers in the top-right corner.2. Name (Including last name or initial), Section and Unit number.3. Finish all assignments!4. NO SLOPPY WORK! No crinkly papers. Make sure your clip is in the top left corner.5. Please pass the notebooks in on time, or one full letter grade is taken off if turned in late.Back to Top
1. Numbers in the top-right corner.2. Name (Including last name or initial), Section and Unit number.3. Finish all assignments!4. NO SLOPPY WORK! No crinkly papers. Make sure your clip is in the top left corner.5. Please pass the notebooks in on time, or one full letter grade is taken off if turned in late.
How do I know what to study for the quiz/test?
99.9% of everything you will be quizzed or tested on is straight from the study guide/notes and maps. As long as you study those, you should be in good shape!Back to Top
99.9% of everything you will be quizzed or tested on is straight from the study guide/notes and maps. As long as you study those, you should be in good shape!
How much is taken off for late work?
The amount of points I take off correlates to the percentage/weight I give the assignment. Homework is half off if one day late, no credit after two. This is because we have a large number of homework assignments. Notebooks have ten points taken off if turned in late.Back to Top
The amount of points I take off correlates to the percentage/weight I give the assignment. Homework is half off if one day late, no credit after two. This is because we have a large number of homework assignments. Notebooks have ten points taken off if turned in late.
What is your grading scale?
My grading is as follows:Homework - 15%Classwork - 20%Quizzes - 25%Tests - 40%Back to Top
My grading is as follows:Homework - 15%Classwork - 20%Quizzes - 25%Tests - 40%
How can I access the book online?
Click on the Links page and follow the hyperlink to the online textbook. The username and password are right next to the hyperlink. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the online book.Back to Top
Click on the Links page and follow the hyperlink to the online textbook. The username and password are right next to the hyperlink. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the online book.