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

1. Why don't you accept work on spiral paper?
2. Why do I only get three hall passes per semester?
3. Is there any way for me to bring my grade up?
4. What's the best way to get in touch with you?

Why don't you accept work on spiral paper?

I have almost 200 students, and especially when I am grading 
writing or 
essays it takes a tremendous amount of time to go through all of 
those 
papers. These requirements help me grade more efficiently.

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Why do I only get three hall passes per semester?

Any time you are out of the classroom, you may miss material.  To 
minimize 
this risk, I limit the number of times you may leave.  A 7 minute 
passing 
period should be sufficient for you to take care of personal 
business most 
of the time.

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Is there any way for me to bring my grade up?

First of all, don't ask this a week before the end of the grading 
period. I 
am available for tutoring almost every day, both morning and 
afternoon (if 
you let me know you are coming you can make sure I don't have 
another 
commitment that day). Beyond that, I do offer extra credit. It will be up to
you (the student) to get it out of the 
folder, 
complete it and hand it in on time.  If you have more than one 
zero in a six weeks, you are not eligible for extra credit.

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What's the best way to get in touch with you?

I do have a direct number at school, but it does not have voice 
mail 
capabilities.  I will not answer the phone during class time, and 
I may be 
out of the room at other times.  The fastest way to get in touch 
with me is 
to e-mail me.  I check this several times a day and should be 
able to get 
back to you within a matter of hours.

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