General Information for Middle & High School Science

1. What does my student need in order to do well in your class?
2. Do you offer extra credit?
3. Why do you give a daily drill?
4. Will my son/daughter have any projects this year?
5. How do you address behavior issues in your classroom?
6. Do you allow a student to make up missed work?

What does my student need in order to do well in your class?

A textbook, a 3 ring binder with 5 dividers, a pencil & pen, and 
a POSITIVE ATTITUDE!

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Do you offer extra credit?

I do offer extra credit opportunities at various times throughout 
the year 
that are available to the entire class.  I do not offer 
individual extra 
credit opportunities, as I feel it trains a student to not do his 
best the 
first time. Please encourage your child to study and prepare as 
though there 
will be only one opportunity to do well.

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Why do you give a daily drill?

Drills are used as a way to get students settled into the 
classroom, as a reinforcement of the prior day's lesson, and as 
preparation for the upcoming test.  Students are given a drill 
upon entering the classroom and have up to five minutes to 
complete the drill.  Each drill counts as 1/4 of a quiz grade 
(they have five drills per week, but can drop the lowest drill).  
Students are encouraged to be on time to class, as make up drills 
will not be given for tardiness.  If a student has multiple 
absences, he/she will be given an alternate assignment to make up 
for missed drills.

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Will my son/daughter have any projects this year?

Biology and Life Science students will have one project/quarter 
(meaning four projects).  Two of the projects will be internet-
based activities and two will be more involved. Project 
assignments will be posted on my website and students will be 
given a hard copy.

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How do you address behavior issues in your classroom?

Students are expected to be respectful to each other and to all 
classroom equipment and to come to class prepared.  If a student 
misbehaves or is unprepared, he/she will be given a warning.  If 
a second violation occurs, I will send home a note to or 
telephone his/her parents.  If a third violation occurs, I will 
deduct five points from his/her quarter grade.  Repeated 
violations will result in removal from the classroom. Alternate 
activities may be provided for students who are unable to 
demonstrate maturity when conducting labs.

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Do you allow a student to make up missed work?

I do allow a student who has missed school to make up work. A 
time frame for make up will be determined on an individual 
basis.  Students who are permitted to make up work will find 
assignments and due dates posted on my bulletin board.  They will 
be crossed off when due date expires.
I do not allow a student who has neglected to do his/her homework 
to make it up. 

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