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Tips and Hints
Occasionally students need extra help on an assignment or a friendly reminder about what is expected of them. On this page I'll put some useful tips relating to class projects so they can find the help they need even when I'm not available (e.g., on weekends or evenings). And I'll be sure to update the tips and hints when new assignments are due.

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What to do if you are Absent?

**Check your planner before you return. **Call a study buddy before you return. **When you return, check the assignment notebook in the blue basket to get the assignments, notes, facts of the day, and to learn what assignments were stamped or turned in. MAKE SURE TO GET ASSIGNMENTS STAMPED.

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Grading Scale
A--90%-100%
B--80%-89%
C--70%-79%
D--60%-69%
F--59% or lower
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Grade Improvement Tips

Study Tips

My philosophy regarding grades is that if students are struggling to grasp some of the difficult concepts in science and receiving low test, they can still pass the class with good effort. The key is to complete all classwork and homework in the packets on time and take good notes. See the Grade Improvement Tips (left below) for suggestions on ways to raise grades.

A science log with all the unit vocabulary and asignments are turned in on the day of tests. I t has a table of content which lists all the asignments, the points possible, and the points earned.

TESTS are given about every two weeks. They test students' knowledge of the concepts and vocabulary for the two week unit. Students should study their notes, vocabulary, and packets in preparation for each test. I give out a study guide which lists the concepts that will be on the test or sample test question. I read the actual test questions and answers at 8:44am two days before each test. Note cards and quizzing are also a helpful ways to learn the material. The tests are multiple choice, true/false, matching, and fill-in. The students are welcome to use calculators.

The lowest test of the trimester will be dropped.

Parents.If your child has a low grade, the single most important way to help improve your childs' grade is to check the planner for classwork and homework assignments. Have you child show you the planner and the completed work. Homework is never turned in on the day it is assigned. The completed homework will raise the grade and help test scores!

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