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

1. How much does homework count? Tests & quizzes? Projects?
2. Do you accept late work?
3. If a student is absent, when should he/she do make-up work?
4. Is extra credit offered in your classes?
5. Is there weekend homework?
6. How much time should my child be spending on homework?

How much does homework count? Tests & quizzes? Projects?

Each area is weighted 1/3 of a student's total grade. One-third for homework 
& classwork; one-third for tests & quizzes; and one-third for projects & 
essays.

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Do you accept late work?

No late work in Language Arts is accepted.  The only exception is a project, 
which is deducted 10% for each day that it is late.

In History, late work that is complete and correct will receive 60% credit.

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If a student is absent, when should he/she do make-up work?

The absent student should do make-up work as soon as possible.  He/she should 
see the teacher before or after school to find out what was missed.  It is 
the student's responsibility to see the teacher for make-up work.

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Is extra credit offered in your classes?

In Language Arts, students are given extra credit opportunities during the 
fall and spring breaks.  Also, they may earn homework passes, which can count 
as extra credit if the student never uses them to be excused from homework.

In History, extra credit opportunities are rarely given.

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Is there weekend homework?

For my classes, there usually is no homework over the weekend.  It will be a 
rare moment when there is weekend homework.  Of course, students may always 
work ahead if they wish to do so.

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How much time should my child be spending on homework?

The amount of time will depend on the child.  Typically, students will spend 
about 3 hours doing homework per day.  On some days, the workload will be 
lighter, and on other days, it may be greater.  

When a project is assigned, students normally have time to work on it in 
class and at home, so they should not be trying to complete all of it on the 
night before it is due.

If the workload is light, students can read their novels in order to count 
the pages towards the Million Word Club.

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