Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do you offer extra credit?
2. Will my child receive midterm/progress reports?
3. What comprises my child's final grade?
4. Are students assigned lockers in fifth grade?
5. What is your make-up work policy?
6. When will homework be assigned?

Do you offer extra credit?

Extra credit assignments are available for those students who wish to take 
advantage of them.  Extra credit is offered throughout the nine weeks, not 
at the end of the grading period.  Extra credit must be turned in by the 
deadline to receive the extra credit.

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Will my child receive midterm/progress reports?

Yes, following the 4th week of each grading period, your child will bring 
home a midterm/progress report reflecting his/her grade to that point.  
These should be signed and returned.

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What comprises my child's final grade?

Averaging grades:  
homework + classwork + quizzes + tests (+ extra credit points) = final grade 
(all count equally)

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Are students assigned lockers in fifth grade?

Yes, students are assigned lockers in fifth grade.  No locks, stickers, or 
tape may be placed on lockers.  Any pictures or decorative items may be hung 
with magnets.  Lockers are to be kept neat and clean.  We have random 
checks.  A student whose locker is found unacceptable will receive the 
following consequences:  first offense:  warning; cleans locker
                         second offense: loses locker privileges for 3 days
                         third offense:  loses locker privileges for 1 week
                         fourth offense: loses locker privileges for the 
remainder of the grading period
                         fifth offense:  loses locker privileges for the 
remainder of fifth grade

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What is your make-up work policy?

# of days missed = # of days allowed to make up the work; child's 
responsibility; call office for homework BEFORE 9:00 and PICK UP AFTER 3:00

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When will homework be assigned?

Homework is usually assigned on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.  Many 
students complete homework in class under my supervision/with my 
assistance.  However, assignments should take students approximately 50 
minutes to complete, not including studying for tests and working on 
projects.  Study guides for social studies are usually sent home at least 2 
nights prior to tests.

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