Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of
students and parents.
- I forgot to complete my homework assignment. What can I do?
- I still have 2 homework coupons not used. What happens to them?
- I was absent from Science Class today, What do I do?
- My textbook is heavy, do I need to bring it to class everyday?
- I seem to do awful on test and quizes, are there other assignments?
- Do I still need to get the obj., and dril when absent?
- Do I need a 3 ring binder for this class?
- My notebook is getting full, can I thorw out my papers?
- What are the rules for the classroom?
- I got points taken off for my HW, why?
- How is homework graded?
- If I did not use all of my HWC, can I carry them over to the next quarter?
- How can I check out what my current grade is in Earth Science Class?
I forgot to complete my homework assignment. What can I do?
Each quarter students get 3 homework coupons. Homework will only be
taken one-day late if you use a coupon. These are not to be used for
projects or presentation.
I still have 2 homework coupons not used. What happens to them?
Any of your homework coupons not used will be collected and turned
into 5 points extra credit at the end of the quarter.
I was absent from Science Class today, What do I do?
MAKE-UP Work is the responsibility of the student. Students have the
same number of days to make-up assignments as days they miss. Before
turning in make-up assignments the student must have me initial the
assignment (after showing me their excused admit slip). There are no
make-up assignments for unexcused absences. Please ask a classmate
what the homework and classwork assignments were.
All handouts from the day are in the out folder with you name on it.
My textbook is heavy, do I need to bring it to class everyday?
NO. Textbooks should be brought to class only when requested.
I seem to do awful on test and quizes, are there other assignments?
The following items may be used in measuring a student's progress. Not
all items apply each quarter. Teacher-constructed test/County
Assessments,
Research papers or projects, Homework,Class Work, Quizzes
nnounced/unannounced), Notebook Quizzes,outside reading assignments,
Performance tests on lab work,Daily Class Assignments, Lab Reports,
and Lab Performance
Do I still need to get the obj., and dril when absent?
YES. Notebook quizzes (worth 10 points) will be given and an organized
notebook will ensure perfect score. Reminder: Be sure to get all
notes,including drills and objectives, when you are absent.
Any student copying another students notes on the day of a notebook
quiz will earn a zero.
Do I need a 3 ring binder for this class?
All students must keep notes, handouts, problems, assignments, and lab
reports in a suitable three-ring notebook. This will help when
studying for exams and quizzes. Notebooks should have the following
sections: Vocabulary, Objective & Drill, Labs, Notes/Handouts, Quizzes
and Tests,and Homework.
Being organized is very important. Students who tend to have a
seperate notebook for the class stay more organized than the student
who throws all of their papers into one large binder.
My notebook is getting full, can I thorw out my papers?
Students are asked not to throw out any papers until the end of each
quarter.
At the end of each quarter the class will take 10 minutes to organize
and clean out their science notebook. Folders will be given to any
student who wants to keep imporant papers for the final.
What are the rules for the classroom?
Classroom Rules
The lab safety contract must be adhered to at all times. No eating or
drinking in class or in lab. No talking when the instructor is
talking.No hats or headphones. Work handed in individually must be
original, showing independent thought, even if it began as a
cooperative learning activity.
I got points taken off for my HW, why?
There is a correct homework format for your science class. All
homework must be in either blue or black INK.
Homework Format-
1. Name and section in the upper right hand corner.
2. Date due in the upper left corner.
3. Chapter number and assigned questions on the top line.
4. All answers in ink (Blue or Black), and legible.
5. Questions must appear as statements in the answer. Use complete
sentences.
6. Skip one space between each answer and each answer must be properly
numbered.
Section Review questions are frequently assigned from the textbook
with each section covered in class. Students need to hand write all
topic questions.
How is homework graded?
(Depending on the Assignment)
Homework Grading
� 10 points (generally)- If all directions are followed and the
answers checked are correct. Only one or two answers are checked, but
you won't know which ones they are until the papers are graded and
passed back. The same questions are graded for all students.
� -3 points for not following one direction.
-2 points for not following a second direction.
-2 points for each wrong answer.
-5 points if incomplete-not all questions are answered.
� Zero--if not handed in on due date for an unexcused reason.
� Zero-if copied; both the copier and the person who allowed work to
be copied.
(This applies to all topic questions- at the end of each section)
There is also Quick Check (QC)--when the teacher asks the students to
get out their homework and checks for completion.
Not all HW is graded.
If I did not use all of my HWC, can I carry them over to the next quarter?
No. Homework coupons are color coded and kept track of. You may not
carry any unused ones over to the next quarter, or give them to
another student to use.
How can I check out what my current grade is in Earth Science Class?
Grades are posted on-line at