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

1. How often will the student have homework?
2. How often are tests given?
3. Does the student get extra credit for doing homework?
4. How is the student's grade determined at the end of the marking period
5. How demanding is Physics Honors?
6. What happens if a student is absent on the day of a quiz/test?

How often will the student have homework?

Written Homework is assigned daily. It should take 30 to 45 
minutes to complete.

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How often are tests given?

Tests are given at the completion of every chapter. This works 
out to approximately every 2 weeks. Quizzes are given in between 
tests to make sure students are staying on task. Quizzes and 
tests are generally rated the same. Therefore, there could be 3 
to 6 quiz/test grades per marking period.

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Does the student get extra credit for doing homework?

The student is expected to do his homework. I check it daily. He 
can get 1, 2, or 3 points for each homework depending on the 
difficulty level and whether it was done correctly. At the end of 
the marking period, I total up the maximum possible homework 
score. I then total up the individual student's score. The ratio 
of these two counts as an actual test, and is averaged with his 
quiz/test grades. The homework grade will represent either 25% or 
20% of the marking period grade, depending upon whether 3 or 4 
tests were given that marking period. 

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How is the student's grade determined at the end of the marking period

His test grades, homework grade, and Lab grades(if any) are 
averaged. Class participation is also taken into consideration.

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How demanding is Physics Honors?

This course is very demanding and requires a good working 
knowledge of Algebra 2 and Pre Calculus.

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What happens if a student is absent on the day of a quiz/test?

The student is expected to take a make up test as soon as 
possible after he returns to school.

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