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

1. What is your grading policy?
2. Do you require a science project?
3. Do you give out computer-generated grade sheets?
4. How can I contact you? When are you free?
5. How can my child access the online textbook from home?

What is your grading policy?

4 Main Categories:
                      HW/CW: checked for completion most of the 
time; 
usually 5 or 10 points; w.up checks are part of this grade; w.up 
checks only 
occur when we have a full 5-day week
                      LABS:  a LARGE part of your grade; point 
values vary
                      QUIZZES                      
TESTS/PROJECTS:  usually 2 per quarter; includes 
                      county benchmark assessments; tests are 
usually 100
                      points

OVERALL GRADE = 

30% PROCESS (HW/CW/Labs)
30% PRODUCT (lab conclusions/Quizzes)
40% PRODUCT (Tests/Projects)

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Do you require a science project?

No.  However, students may choose to undertake this independent 
experience 
for bonus points.  Students must get my approval regarding their 
topic and 
experimental procedure before beginning any investigation.  
Projects are due 
the 2nd week of December.

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Do you give out computer-generated grade sheets?

No.  Please access PIV using the information given out by the 
school.  If you don't know your child's access code and password, 
please contact the guidance office.
Please consider that I post some assignments in advance and do 
not input grades every evening.

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How can I contact you? When are you free?

email:  redmank@calvertnet.k12.md.us
My planning period is 2nd period (9:08-9:52 am)

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How can my child access the online textbook from home?

Go to my.hrw.com
Type in the username pscience811
Type in the password Gators (capital "G")

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