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

1. How much homework is there in Biology?
2. Can I earn extra credit?
3. How is my grade calculated?
4. How can I get extra help?
5. I'm not sure how to use my textbook well...what should I do?
6. How can I figure out my child's grade in Biology?

How much homework is there in Biology?

You should have homework about 4 nights per week in Biology.  I 
try very hard not to assign homework over the weekends but it may 
occasionally happen.  Your homework shouldn't take any longer 
than 30 minutes to complete.  If it does, we need to talk about 
it!

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Can I earn extra credit?

Generally, I do not offer extra credit in Biology. You will be 
tested on mastery of content at the end of this course via the 
High School Assessment in Biology so you need to LEARN it!

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How is my grade calculated?

Grades are based on a points earned/points possible system.  Keep 
track of each assignment as it is returned and add the points up 
as you go along.    

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How can I get extra help?

I'm available after school if you need extra help.  Just let me 
know the day before that you would like to stop by so that I can 
be sure that I don't have any other appointments scheduled.  The 
school also has the SOAR program that meets after school on 
Tuesdays...advance sign up in guidance is required.

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I'm not sure how to use my textbook well...what should I do?

your Modern Biology textbook has a website.  The URL is:  

http://go.hrw.com/hrw.nd/gohrw_rls1/pKeywordResults?HM6%20STUDENT

Visit it for more information.

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How can I figure out my child's grade in Biology?

Go to the grades page on this website.  Type in your child's 
student ID number, including the zeros. You will see a list of 
each assignment and the grade they received on it. Grades will be 
updated every 7-10 days.

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