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

1. Is late work accepted in 7th grade?
2. How do I make-up work if I am absent?
3. What should I do if I don't understand an assignment?
4. What is After School Detention?
5. What do I do if I am late to class?
6. Do you give extra credit?
7. What strategies can I use to make sure I am successful in school?
8. When do Progress Reports go home?
9. What happens if I forget to bring my signed Progress Report back to school?
10. What is Mrs. Durham's e-mail address at school?

Is late work accepted in 7th grade?

Late work is not accepted in 7th grade. It is our responsibility to teach 
good habits that lead to success. (Work not turned in on time is given 
1 point to reflect the fact that the assignment has been turned in.)

We do realize there are emergencies in life. Each quarter you will receive 
two late work "passes". One is for 100% credit and one is for 50% credit on 
the late assignment. Staple your pass to the late work in order to receive 
100% or 50% on your late assignment.

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How do I make-up work if I am absent?

At the beginning of the year, students choose one "Study Buddy" to write 
down assignments if they are absent. Upon returning to school, students 
contact their Study Buddy for the previous day's work. Students are given 
one day to make up assignments for each day missed (excused absences only).

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What should I do if I don't understand an assignment?

If you don't understand an assignment, ask a friend first. If you still 
don't understand the assignment, ask me. I am also available after school 
for additional help if you need it (2:15-2:45 pm). Please make arrangements 
ahead of time and make sure you have transportation provided after school.

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What is After School Detention?

If you choose to break a Mount Baker rule, you will have the opportunity to 
attend After School Detention. Detention is Tuesday, Wednesday, and  
Thursday from 2:15 - 3:05 pm. If you have repeated offenses, you will have 
the opportunity to visit Thursday School from 2:15 - 4:30 pm.

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What do I do if I am late to class?

If you are late to class, you need to have a written excuse from a teacher 
or from Mount Baker staff. If you do not have a written excuse, you will be 
marked tardy and assigned a Lunch Detention.

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Do you give extra credit?

NO! Extra credit is not provided for those who do not complete "regular 
credit".

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What strategies can I use to make sure I am successful in school?

The best strategies to ensure success are:

Listen 
Complete ALL work thoroughly and neatly
READ, READ, READ
Try your very BEST

Please take responsibility for your learning! Also, make sure you read a 
minimum of 20 minutes every night. Good readers make good students!

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When do Progress Reports go home?

Progress Reports are sent home with students on Wednesdays, usually every 
two weeks. The Extreme Team expects the cover sheet to be signed by a 
parent/guardian and returned by the following Monday.

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What happens if I forget to bring my signed Progress Report back to school?

If you forget to bring your signed Progress Report to school, you will call 
your parent to inform him/her that you will be staying for 
After School Detention on Tuesday from 2:15 - 3:05 p.m.

However, students returning the signed Progress Reports will receive points 
for returning in a timely manner. 

Returned on Thursday - 5 points
            Friday - 4 points
            Monday - 3 points
            Tuesday or later - After School Detention and 1 point when     
            returned.

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What is Mrs. Durham's e-mail address at school?

Mrs. Durham's e-mail is:

adurham@auburn.wednet.edu

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