Frequently Asked Questions...

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What should I do if I don't do so well on an assignment or test?

• Step 1. The student should have a conversation with their science teacher outside of regular class time and get support on re-learning the missed material.

• Step 2. The student should download the Reflect & Relearn Form and communicate the mistakes with parents to brainstorm a study plan to improve on the concepts that were missed.

• Step 3. The parent should send an email or phone communication to Mr. B/Ms. Ryan acknowledging that they know about the poor grade and that the student has their permission to redo the work.

• Step 4. The student brings back evidence of additional practice and new learning to show that they have improved

• Step 5. As a result of steps 1-4 the student will then have a chance to re-master the essential learning or assignment.

  • Note: If a pattern of incomplete work is starting to occur, these steps will be differentiated and we will start with a parent conference.​

     

 

 

What is the difference between a weekly formative assessment and a summative unit assessment?  

• Weekly formative quizzes are quick checks for understanding on current essential learning targets. They are just like practice for a big game. In fact, the same types of questions that show up in weekly quizzes are likely to show up again during a unit assessment (so it's important to keep them and review them before a big test). If the student doesn't do so well on a quiz, they are welcome to try again after following steps 1-5 in the previous section above. Remember, fixing any grade begins with a teacher-student conversation. However, these quizzes can only be corrected up until the day of the summavite unit assessment. After the test, quiz scores will freeze because the class will be moving into a new phase studying a new topic.

• Summative Unit Assessments are a final snapshot of the student's understanding of a particular unit that includes all essential learning targets from the quizzes leading up to the test. Think of these tests as the "Big Game". You can do a lot of studying and practice leading up to the big game, but you cannot change the outcome after it is over.

What should I do if I'm absent and miss class?

• Step 1. Check the website and class calendar to see a calendar and read about all activities that occurred while the student was away.

• Step 2. Print out any handouts and assignments that were described from the unit resources page.

• Step 3. Collaborate with peers to get caught up prior to the next class session.

• Step 4. Check with your teacher when you get back to explain what you know and ask if there is anything else that needs to be done or turned in.

What should I do if I am confused and don't understand the subject we are studying?

• Set up a study time with Mr. Bergmann or Ms. Ryan outside of class so that you can get support. He is glad to help!

• Use this website to reference additional content, web tutor links, and videos.

• Ask a friend to tutor you and catch you up :-)

What should I do if I have a missing or late assignment?

• It is the students responsibility to speak up for themselves and ask Ms. Ryan or Mr. B for missing work without the teacher having to hunt down the student. The student needs to complete all work that was assigned during the time of an absence without the teacher asking them to do so. If they get stuck or confused on the requirements, they should ask the teacher for help. They have 2 days to complete missing work for each day that they are gone. If a student does not complete the assignment within this required time frame, it is considered late.

• For all late assignments, please follow the same 5 step process listed above for correcting an assignment.

• If there is a pattern of multiple late assignments, then the process will change and it begins with a parent-student-teacher conference to help support the learning gaps that are occurring.

• All late assignments need to be completed prior to the end of a unit, before the summative exam. Any missing or late assignments will be counted as a 0 in the Work Habits rubric and this value will not change, even after the student completes the work.