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

1. How are students graded?
2. What do I do if I am absent?
3. What if I need help?
4. When is the New York State Assessment?
5. Can I do test corrections?
6. What is the journal?
7. What is the Vocabulary Assignment?
8. What are Cumulative Reviews/Bell Ringers?

How are students graded?

Students are graded using tests, projects, quizzes, homework, vocabulary, reflections, and class work.  
For more detailed information please refer to the hand out from the first day of classes or the class info 
page.

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What do I do if I am absent?

Check the assignment calendar or stay after school.  Remember to make up work in a timely manner.  If 
you are absent for several days please request work from the office.
MAKE UP WORK IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

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What if I need help?

STAY AFTER SCHOOL.  Get help from me after school, do not wait until after a failed test!

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When is the New York State Assessment?

Early March.  Please do not schedule appointments for your student.

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Can I do test corrections?

Yes.

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What is the journal?

The journal is the first section in the student's binder (this stays in the classroom).  The journal is 
where all the class notes, class work, and daily reflection questions are found.

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What is the Vocabulary Assignment?

Every other week students will choose 5 words from our classroom word-wall (vocabulary words we 
have discussed in class).  They will then define these in their own words including a picture, symbol, or 
example.  By the end of the year they will have the definitions of about 100 words!

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What are Cumulative Reviews/Bell Ringers?

The Cumulative Reviews/Bell Ringers (CR/BR) are weekly packets of problems the students do at the 
beginning of each class.  There are 3 problems each day (one is review, one is on current material, and 
the last is a word problem).

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