Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- When is homework given out?
- When is homework due?
- Can homework be turned in early?
- Do you give students time to do homework in class?
- Is there after school tutoring available?
- Is homework graded?
- Do students use their textbook for homework?
- May students bring the textbook home?
- What are TEAMS?
- Why is your team called The Flying Tigers?
- Are all Flying Tigers in the MYP program?
- What is the MYP Program?
- Is the MYP Program only for advanced students?
- Can I type homework?
- Can we read the language arts textbook on-line?
- How do I order Sholastic books on-line?
When is homework given out?
Homework is given out on the first day of the week.
When is homework due?
Homework is due on or before Friday.
Can homework be turned in early?
Yes. Some students do their homework in one night. However, you
may also do a little of it each night. Believe it or not, some
enterprising students go to my website over the weekend and start
on homework before I have introduced it on Monday!!
Do you give students time to do homework in class?
No. Homework is to be done at home.
Is there after school tutoring available?
Whenever possible, I am in my room at lunch and after school
to help students. Tutoring and study groups are also available,
please contact me for details.
Is homework graded?
Yes. Homework is 10% of the total grade. Homework is graded for
content,
neatness and completion.
Do students use their textbook for homework?
No, homework is usually not out of the textbook.
May students bring the textbook home?
Textbooks stay in the classroom. However, if you would
like your child to have one at home,let me know.
I do have extras.
What are TEAMS?
Students are randomly assigned to a team when they register. A
team consists
of a math teacher, a language arts teacher, a social studies
teacher, a science teacher and a special educator. These
teachers all teach the same group of children. Ms. Osborne is
the team leader for The Flying
Tigers.
Why is your team called The Flying Tigers?
The Flying Tigers were a volunteer group that flew missions over
China during World War II. We chose this name in respect to
MacArthur Middle school being on a military base.
Are all Flying Tigers in the MYP program?
Yes, the whole school is a part of the MYP program.
What is the MYP Program?
It is a program of international education designed to help
students develop the knowledge, understanding, attitudes, and
skills necessary to participate actively and responsibly in a
changing world.
Is the MYP Program only for advanced students?
No, this is not an honors program. The MYP Program is offered to
students of all abilities.
Can I type homework?
Yes, you can type anything we do in class or at home.
Can we read the language arts textbook on-line?
Yes, go to www.classzone.com Once you find the on-line book,
after creating an account, you will be asked to enter a code.
The code is 2731201-10 for the sixth grade book.
How do I order Sholastic books on-line?
Online Ordering Information
Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: GQ8HZ
Dear Parent,
Now it's easier than ever to find the right books for your child —
and help us earn FREE books for our classroom library at the
same time!
With new online ordering from Scholastic Book Clubs, you can
choose from a much wider selection of books than in the printed
flyer. Plus, you can send your orders directly to me online and
use your credit card.
Best of all, our class earns a FREE book every time a parent
places their order online.
It's so simple! Here's how it works:
SIGN UP at www.Scholastic.com/bookclubs. On the parent page,
click the "Don't have a User Name and Password?" link, then
register for your own username and password. When prompted, enter
the one-time Class Activation Code shown above. This code ensures
that your order is sent to me.
SELECT the books you'd like to order from over 500 titles
available online...and take advantage of online-only specials and
discounts.
SEND your order to me online by the due date. Books will be
delivered directly to our classroom, as always.
Of course, you can still order using the form from the printed
flyer. But why not experience for yourself how convenient it is
to order online?
Ordering online is fast, easy, and secure. Plus our whole class
benefits thanks to the FREE books we'll earn with every parent
online order.
Go to www.Scholastic.com/bookclubs now to get started.
Thank you,
Mrs. Osborne
