Mrs. McCadney

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

1. What does a "Z" on Pinnacle mean?
2. Are there opportunities for extra credit?
3. Can students re-take tests?
4. When can a student receive tutoring?
5. Can students turn in work late?

What does a "Z" on Pinnacle mean?

A "Z" on Pinnacle indicates that the assignment is missing (and 
it factors into the overall term grade as an "F" until a grade is 
entered.) If the student completed the assignment s/he should 
check the "No Name" crate; if the paper is found it can be re-
submitted and the student is eligible for half credit.

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Are there opportunities for extra credit?

I do not offer extra credit until the last week of each term.  
Students who are "on the bubble" between letter grades (for 
example, a term grade of 88/89 is almost an "A") and do not have 
any missing assignments are eligible for an extra credit project 
that - if done well - will earn the "bump" to the higher grade 
for report cards.

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Can students re-take tests?

ABSOLUTELY!  Retakes take place during CCA time.  
Students should use their original tests as study guides 
for the retake.  I do not average the two scores,
I keep the higher grade.

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When can a student receive tutoring?

I am available for tutoring one day a week on A2 or B2 CCA days.
There is a sign-up sheet located in the classroom for students to
request tutoring.  There will also be times when I will require certain 
students to attend tutoring.

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Can students turn in work late?

ABSOLUTELY!  Late credit is FAR better than no credit at all.  
Zeroes on assignments can kill an overall term grade and create a 
hole that eventually may be too deep to fill.  That being said, 
my definition of late is one to three days... anything longer 
than that will result in no credit.

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