Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
- What expectations are there for my behavior in Ms. Bowman's class?
- What if I am tardy?
- What if I have to leave Ms. Bowman's class?
- How is homework dealt with in Ms. Bowman's class?
- What can I and can't I do when I am finished with class work?
- What if I am absent?
- What about tests? (Opportunities to display your knowledge)
- When will my parents and I receive progress reports?
- How will my reading grades be assessed?
- How will my math grades be assessed?
What expectations are there for my behavior in Ms. Bowman's class?
You may not do anything that will tend to create an unsafe learning
environment in our classroom.
Do not socialize while the teacher is lecturing or giving instructions.
Be in your seat when the bell rings.
Be prepared with supplies every day: pencils, eraser, paper, and all
necessary books.
Follow all classroom and school wide procedures.
Good behavior is expected. Excellent behavior will be rewarded.
What if I am tardy?
For eighth grade, tardy is 8:00 am. If you are tardy report to the
attendance person located near the stairwell of the seventh grade hall.
Make
sure you have a note. Upon reporting to class promptly give Ms. Bowman your
tardy slip. Also, you must have yesterday�s assignment on your desk and get
to work immediately.
What if I have to leave Ms. Bowman's class?
You must get permission and sign out on the provided sheet each time you
leave the class for any reason. You must always carry a hall pass. You
must
report only to the assigned area and return promptly. You will not be
allowed to return to your locker for any reason after the bell rings.
Bathroom breaks should be taken before and after classes. There will be some
exceptions for illness or emergencies. However, if you leave any of my
classes 3 or more times in a week WITHOUT verifiable illness or
corroborating
office or teacher verification, you will be required to meet with me
(Teacher
Meeting). Two or more TMs in one grading period that deal with this issue
will result in a detention.
How is homework dealt with in Ms. Bowman's class?
Homework is an essential part of learning as it gives you opportunity to
practice new skills. Each week there will be 5 opportunities to receive 20
points, for a total possible homework grade of 100 points each week. If
your homework is on your desk the next morning and is complete, you will
receive the full 20 points. Later that day will be penalized 5 points. NO
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DAY IT IS DUE UNLESS YOU HAVE
AN EXCUSED ABSENCE.
What can I and can't I do when I am finished with class work?
You may: �Check your work for errors. �Read an EBS book. �Take an EBS
test. �Write in your journal. �Catch up on homework for other classes.
�Tidy your desk.
You may not: �Be on the floor without permission. �Disturb anyone else.
�Talk.
What if I am absent?
Daily attendance is essential to a positive learning experience; however,
there are times when an absence is necessary. It is your responsibility to
find out the work you have missed. If you have an excused absence, you will
be given two extra days per absence to make up your work. If you are absent
3 days, you will have 6 days to make up your work. A white notebook in my
room will contain a form listing all of your makeup work for my classes. It
is YOUR responsibility to pick up your makeup work. Staple the form to all
of your missed assignments and put it in the �absentee late-work� basket.
No make-up work will be accepted without a form attached. (A student-
supplied piece of paper detailing dates of absences, subjects, and page
numbers may be substituted for the form, but only those assignments listed
will be graded.)
What about tests? (Opportunities to display your knowledge)
Quizzes will be given to students at various times during a
specific chapter or skill exploration in order to determine any
misconceptions. (100 pts)
Chapter Tests will be given to students at the end of each chapter or
skill exploration in order for the student and teacher to assess any
necessary areas that might need more instruction. (200 pts)
Unit Tests will be given to students at the end of each unit in
order to determine the level of mastery.(200 pts)
All Chapter and Unit Tests will be announced in advance. We will
review the material on the day before. If you are absent the day before an
opportunity, you must review on your own as you will still be expected to
take advantage of the opportunity as scheduled.
When will my parents and I receive progress reports?
Each student will receive a progress report during the fifth week of each
grading period. Parents, please ask your son/daughter for their progress
reports. Please look over and sign this report, and have your son/daughter
return it to me. They will have 2 days to turn it in to me for credit.
Parents, please feel free to set up a conference time to discuss any
concerns
that you might have regarding any of these reports.
How will my reading grades be assessed?
Reading:
�Homework assignments: up to 20 points per day (5 = a grade of 100)
�Quizzes and EBS tests: up to 100 points per assignment
�Chapter and Unit Tests: up to 200 points each
**Please note that each student will be required to read a certain number
of EBS books each grading period. The number will be determined by grade
level and the individual student's reading/lexile level.
How will my math grades be assessed?
Math:
�Homework assignments: up to 20 points per day (5 = a grade of 100)
�Quizzes and In-class assignments: up to 100 points per assignment
�Chapter and Unit Tests: up to 200 points each