FAQ

What will the student be tested on?
How often will there be tests?
Will I have homework every night?
What happens if the student needs help?
Why use block scheduling?
Will there be an opportunity for extra credit?

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 What will the student be tested on?
The student will be tested on the standards that Tennessee has listed on 
their website.  You can find this website on the "Links" page.
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 How often will there be tests?
This will vary from teacher to teacher.
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 Will I have homework every night?
YES--While 'written' homework may vary from teacher to teacher, they still 
have test/quizzes to review/study for, AND they should be reading every 
night.  Feel free to email your child's teacher to find out if there is work 
missing or need to be reviewing.
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 What happens if the student needs help?
All of the Constellations' teachers are more than welcome to help any 
student when they need extra help.  The RICA class time on A-3 has a 'study 
hall' time built in for students to see teachers as needed.
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 Why use block scheduling?
Here are some of the benefits of block scheduling:

(1)  Students can explore knowledge in depth.
(2)  Students can use and benefit from a variety of instructional strategies.
(3)  To have time to include meaningful and active learning experiences that 
       incorporate higher order thinking skills.
(4)  Teachers and students utilize time more efficiently for instruction.
(5)  Teachers are able to spend more time with students who are experiencing
       difficulty.
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 Will there be an opportunity for extra credit?
Many teachers will give chances for extra credit if the student genuinely 
wants to better their grade.  Have your child ask their individual teacher 
though.
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