Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- How can my student get extra help in science?
- What should I do if I am absent?
- Why do you want us to write in complete sentences? Isn't this science?
- How will my assignments be graded?
How can my student get extra help in science?
Ms. Davison will be available at least 3 mornings per week,
occasionally during lunch, and after school by appointment.
What should I do if I am absent?
Come back and write down what you missed from the classroom
planner or another student's planner. You can also use the
homework link on this website! Ask for the papers you missed, if
any. Most of the time the work will be in your lab packet. You
must finish the work by that Friday, or the following Friday if
your absence was at the middle/end of the week. The sooner, the
better!
Why do you want us to write in complete sentences? Isn't this science?
Writing intelligently, in complete sentences, is an important
skill for your life. I am teaching you science AND work/life
skills. If you are having difficulty, meet with your Language
Arts teacher--OR ME!!!--for help with writing sentences!
How will my assignments be graded?
Every assignment in science is not graded. Often students are in
the middle of the learning process. They need to make many
mistakes before they are ready to be assessed on what they have
learned. When students are still in the learning process, grades
will mainly reflect completion and effort. Once they have gained
experience, assignments will be graded on accuracy.
Rubrics/checklists will be provided for assignments that are more
complex than simple lab activities.
Grades are based on total points for the card marking. Student
percentages/grades are determined by dividing the points earned
by the points possible for the card marking.