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

1. What materials do I need for class?
2. When can students get extra help?
3. Can missing work be made up?
4. How do I calculate my average?
5. Are there extra credit assignments that can be done to raise my grade?
6. How do I earn bonus points?
7. Are there any web sites that are helpful for studying?
8. When is the Earth Science Regents?
9. How can I contact other school staff?
10. How do I sign up for SchoolTool Parent Portal?

What materials do I need for class?

Notebook - any type, but a three subject would last the year
Folder for handouts - may be part of your notebook
Calculator - basic four function or scientific calculator is fine.
Pens - blue or black
Pencils with a good eraser for lab

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When can students get extra help?

I am available afterschool most days in room 217, except when 
there are meetings. Most meetings are on Wednesdays.

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Can missing work be made up?

Late homework is not accepted for a grade.  When it is turned in, 
a grade of 1 is entered on the grade report indicating that is was handed in.
Labs can always be turned in during marking period.  Late labs 
are penalized 25% of the grade.

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How do I calculate my average?

There are 3 parts to every average:
     1. Homework - 20%
     2. Lab - 20%
     3. Test / quiz - 60%
To get an average for each category add up the points earned and 
divide the 
total by the points possible.
After each category average is calculated, multiply it by the 
decimal 
equivalent of the percent.
Add all three values together.  This will be the final average.

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Are there extra credit assignments that can be done to raise my grade?

No, I do not give extra credit assignments.

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How do I earn bonus points?

At the end of the marking period two (2) bonus points are added 
to the final average if ALL assigned labs are turned in and a grade of 
65% or greater is earned for all labs.

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Are there any web sites that are helpful for studying?

All students have an account at castleisland.com.  Use the same username and password you use to sign on to your school account.

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When is the Earth Science Regents?

The Preformence (Lab) test is given the first full week of June 
in a double period class. The written exam will be on or around June 19.

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How can I contact other school staff?

The easiest way to contact school staff is through email.  All 
email addresses are the first letter of the person's first name 
followed by the last name @libertyk12.org Example: Jack Strassman 
would be jstrassman@libertyk12.org

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How do I sign up for SchoolTool Parent Portal?

Log on to the school website: www.Libertyk12.org and click on the 
parent Resources at the lower right hand corner.  SchoolTool Parent Portal links will be at the top of the parent resources page. 

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