These frequently asked questions are answered here to insure that your time spent with the teacher is quality time.

1. What did we do last time in class?
• Check the online class calendar (Semester 1 or Semester 2)
  
  
2. What can I do for BONUS? How about cookies or Mountain Dew?
• Dew and cookies will get you a smile or maybe an occasional tardy erased but your only bonus options can be found on the website.
  
  
3. What's my grade right now?
• Every time you take a test or the teacher posts grade updates you should record scores for all activities on your personal grading sheet. To calculate your grade after completing a new assignment use the provided grading scale.
  
  
4. Do I have to bring my grading sheet to this class every time?
• YES!
  
  
5. May I use the hall pass?
• Use the hall pass twice a week for 5 minutes max. One person only. Sign the "guest book" when you leave and return. If the pass is gone longer than 10 minutes I will retake roll immediately. If you appear to be a "frequent" pass user your pass privilege will be suspended.
  
  
6. Can I retake a test?
• Yes, as many times as you like until you get the grade you like, EXCEPT for end of term tests and the district semester final (only once on these). This is made possible by a computer program that does all the hard work of generating new and unique tests without a complaint.
  
  
7. Can I take a Chapter Test at home?
• If you have a PC computer you can use the test program (SEM1 : SEM2) at home and email the generated file to me as an attachment or bring it in on a floppy.
  
  
8. Can I make up a lab I missed?
• You have 1 week to make up a lab after which time you will have to replace it with bonus work (only 2 lab substitutions allowed per semester).
  
  
9. Why do we have to use the computer so much?
• Science just goes hand-in-hand with technology! You will use computers to do virtual labs, post lab results to your personal science web page, control and program hand-made lab probes, program simulations, use Powerpoint, Word, etc.
  
  
10. Can I check my email, chat or play a game?
• Nope, unless it's your very own educational science game you are making for bonus.
  
  
11. If I'm all caught up with everything what can I do?
• Look ahead and get ahead! Preview future labs and workshops or do advance bonus for future rainy days!
  
  
12. What do I do if I'd like to study at home, and have a computer but no internet access?
    • Check out a class CD ($1 deposit) and copy all the tutorials, workshops, labs and programs used in class

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Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2002 5:45 PM