Frequently+Asked+Questions

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

 * Ste﻿p 1 . The student should have a conversation with Mr. Drez outside of regular class time.
 * Step 2. The student should communicate the mistakes with parents and brainstorm a study plan to improve on the concepts that were missed.
 * Step 3. The parent should send an email to Mr. Drez acknowledging that they know about the poor grade and that the student has taken steps to fix it.
 * Step 4. The student brings back evidence of practice and new learning to show Mr. Drez 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 probably change and we will start with a parent conferenc // e.

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

 * Step 1. Check the website http://poasocialstudiessupport.wikispaces.com/) to see weekly notes and read about all activities that occurred while the student was away.
 * Step 2. Print out any handouts and assignments that were the site.
 * Step 3. Check with Mr. Drez when you get back to school to explain what you know and ask if there is anything else that needs to be done or turned in. THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!

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

 *  ﻿Set up a study time with Mr. Melendrez outside of class so that you can get support. I am glad to help!
 *  Use the discussion board or 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 student’s responsibility to speak up for themselves and ask Mr. Drez 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 1 week 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.
 *  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 quarter. Any missing or late assignments not turned in before the end of the quarter will not be graded.