Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- Can I turn in late homework?
- Can I do extra credit?
- Can I come after school for help/to talk?
- When is the right time to tell you I'm having trouble?
- I want to talk about my average/grades. When can I do it?
- When can I make up tests?
- How are grades calculated?
- What is the writing portfolio?
- What if my printer breaks?
- (Parents): I want to keep tabs on my child's progress more frequently than just the progress reports and report cards. What should I do?
Can I turn in late homework?
Yes, however, it will only receive a maximum grade of 50. Every
4th late homework will not be accepted at all and will receive a
grade of 0.
Assignments are due at the beginning of class of the specified
date. If you are absent, be prepared to turn in the hw that was
due the day you were out. I will expect you to keep up with
assignments on your own by checking the class website or asking a
friend. Be prepared for any pop quizzes on reading homework.
You may turn in essays and major projects late at a penalty of -
10 points per day. (It's still better than a zero, though.)
Can I do extra credit?
Yes! Please see the sidebar of this website under "Extra Credit" for more information.
Can I come after school for help/to talk?
Absolutely! I am always willing to help. Please let me know
ahead of time if you can, so I can let you know what room I'll be
in after school (usually 2135). You're also welcome to just drop
by and see if I'm avaiable at the moment. I am available for
help after school Monday through Thursday.
When is the right time to tell you I'm having trouble?
ASAP. The day it is due or the day AFTER it is due is NOT the
right time...
I want to talk about my average/grades. When can I do it?
Before or after class, or after school. During class time, we
need to move forward as a group. I am more than happy to talk
about individual issues outside of class.
When can I make up tests?
You must make up a test during class the day you come back. You
are still responsible for classwork/hw from that day as well.
Any tests or quizzes not made up within 5 days will receive a
grade of 0. You may be asked to stay during a lunch period or
after school as well.
How are grades calculated?
Every assignment you do or don't do has an impact on your grade.
Averages are a mixture of homework, essays, projects, tests,
quizzes, and participation. The research paper alone is 30% of
one marking period grade, and your final exam constitutes a 5th
marking period for the year.
The class is designed in such a way that if a student simply does
what is asked of him or her, he or she can expect to earn a good
grade. If any of the above areas is neglected, the student can
expect a corresponding drop in grades.
What is the writing portfolio?
During the course of the year, every essay we write is collected
in a folder which stays in the classroom. At the end of the
year, the writing portfolio serves as a final exam and is
weighted as a 5th marking period. See the "updates" sidebar for
more detailed information.
What if my printer breaks?
You have a few options. You can use moodle, you can email your file to a friend and
ask them to print it, or you can email it to me at
rmancini@acsdny.org. You may either send it as an attachment
(no .wps format files) or copy and paste the text directly into
the email window. This must be done by the due date, and you
should check with me in class to make sure I received it.
(Parents): I want to keep tabs on my child's progress more frequently than just the progress reports and report cards. What should I do?
I am happy to give more frequent updates for concerned parents.
The quickest, easiest way to do this is for you to send me an
email at rmancini@acsdny.org. I will usually answer you the same
day, and within 48 hours at the latest.