Frequently Asked Questions

I believe both the teacher and student have responsibilities to be successful.

All students have a right to learn. It is my job as the teacher to establish and enforce a classroom environment that is safe, supportive, and conducive to learning. Actions of the student that interfere with learning is not tolerated.

I will always be on time and prepared. I'm going to do my best to deliver engaging lessons to help you achieve your own academic goals. I will support you in class and outside of class. I will update grades weekly, the website daily, and communicate freely with home. Students will always attend class on time and prepared. Assignments are completed in pencil unless otherwise instructed. Students will do their best in their pursuit to becoming the best possible person they can.

I will treat all students fairly. I will always dress professionally, be courteous, use good language, and be a positive role model. Students should treat everyone with respect and courtesy. When in doubt, think Mother Theresa not Draco Malfoy.

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Yes! A failure is just another reason to improve. If you fail a quiz or test then there will be one scheduled make up day (usually the Monday after) in the morning and afternoon. After that, you will not be able to retake the assessment. The higher of the two scores will be kept as your final assessment grade.

Another option to improve on assessments is through test corrections. Test corrections are due the Monday after your receive the graded assessment. Test corrections can help you receive up to half the points back. You must complete corrections on a separate sheet of paper, number the problem, provide two complete sentences* of the error/misunderstanding, and get the correct answer. Please turn in your original test with the test corrections.

*Example of corrections, "I remembered the formula incorrectly. I thought I was supposed to multiply, but I was actually supposed to divide. It was a simple calculation error that is easy to fix."

Some assignments will be quick for you to complete and are expected promptly. If these assignments are late you will have until the end of the week to turn in the assignment. This is to give me enough time to enter the assignment into the gradebook when it is fresh in my mind and yours. After one week you must communicate with me directly about options available to you.

Projects that require more time and commitment will be accepted late without penalty until the end of the quarter. These can also be redone and will be graded on the same rubric.

I encourage all students to work cooperatively with their peers. However, this does not mean that all work should be identical. There is a difference between copying and completing an assignment together.

All students need to have a pencil and graph paper (loose leaf or journal). These are not provided by the school. Also, the student should have a TI-84 (82 minimum) to complete homework at home. These can be purchased at Walmart or pawn shops. There are other options available for getting free calculators. Please ask if you need this option.

This question has been asked by many students. The short answer is 26. The long answer is it depends and can always change. About 95% of students who graduate will graduate with a distinguished level of achievement. In this case 26 credits are needed with specific criteria. You can always check the graduation plan to find specific information tailored to you. The final answer should come from your counselor.