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

1. Can my child correct failing grades?
2. What about tests?
3. Can my child turn in missing assignments for credit?
4. Does this apply to work from when my child was absent as well?
5. Do you give extra credit assignmnets?
6. Are tutorials available for my child?
7. What can I do to raise my child's grade?
8. How can I find out my child's grade?

Can my child correct failing grades?

Yes, any failing grade that was turned in on time can be corrected for a
maximum grade of 70.

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What about tests?

A student may retake a test one time for a maximum grade of 100. I will always
take the higher of the two grades. The student is responsible for making
arrangements to be there for the retake on the appropriate day.

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Can my child turn in missing assignments for credit?

Yes, any paper turned in one class period late is eligible for a maximum grade
of 70. Papers turned in more than one class period late will receive a grade
of 50.

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Does this apply to work from when my child was absent as well?

No, any absent work will be graded for full credit as long as it is turned in
within a reasonable amount of time.

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Do you give extra credit assignmnets?

No.

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Are tutorials available for my child?

Yes, as a general rule I am available for tutorials on Mondays, Tuesdays, and
Wednesdays from 8:15 to 8:45 A.M. Many times I can also stay after school if a
child gives me at least one day's notice.

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What can I do to raise my child's grade?

Here are just a few things you can do to help raise your child's average.
     - make sure your child is completing AND turning in all work on time.
     - make sure your child keeps up with their notes. These are invaluable
resources when preparing for quizzes, and tests.          
     - have your child correct any failing grades and retake tests whenever
possible. 
     - make sure your child puts a name on any assignment turned in for a
grade. If there is no name,  the paper will be thrown in the trash.

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How can I find out my child's grade?

Your child's grade is updated on a regular basis and can be seen at the
following website once you have set up an account.

https://campus.region10.org/campus/portal/mansfield.jsp

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