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

1. How do I know what my child's homework is?
2. What does my child need to do if he/she is absent?
3. What happens if my child forgets to do or bring her/his homework?
4. Why might the syllabus be different than what my child says?
5. What do I need to do if I want a meeting with my child's teacher(s)?
6. How can I help the class?

How do I know what my child's homework is?

I expect that all homework assignments are written in the 
students' planners daily. If you feel that your child is not 
writing down the homework I would be happy to sign his/her 
planner to verify the homework or that there is no homework.

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What does my child need to do if he/she is absent?

First of all, if a student is absent for any part of the day 
(whether it is one class or all day), they need to get an admit 
slip before going to first period.  The admit table is set up in 
the foyer of the morning.  Students must bring a note for the 
absence be excused.  If they forget the note, they still have to 
get an admit slip that will say the absence is unexcused.  If 
they bring the note the next day, they can get a new admit that 
will show the absence as excused.

If at all possible you should let me know that the student is 
going to be absent (Doctors appt, funeral, etc) that way I can 
get the assignments to him/her.  The homework portion of this web 
page also tells what we are going to be doing in class. The 
office also has a copy of my syllabus weekly.  When your child 
comes back to school, he/she will need to check the make-up work 
calendar and check for any worksheets that need to be done. 
Students have the number of days plus one to get makeup work 
turned in.

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What happens if my child forgets to do or bring her/his homework?

They can turn it in the next day for partial credit.  After that 
it will not be accepted for credit.

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Why might the syllabus be different than what my child says?

It is possible that the syllabus will be different that what your 
child has written in his/her agenda.  Sometimes lessons take more 
or less time to complete something than I thought they would.  If 
this happens then go with what your child has written down in 
their planner (unless it is nothing).  If your child has not 
written anything down then you can go contact me via 
email or phone to clarify.

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What do I need to do if I want a meeting with my child's teacher(s)?

You can call the school or email your child's teacher(s) to 
schedule a time to meet.

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How can I help the class?

There are several ways you can help our class and/or the school:
Volunteer to be a guest reader
Volunteer to chaperone field trips
Volunteer to help put up bulletin boards, make copies, etc.
See the "Wish List" section and donate materials to the 
class

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