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A quick note about EXTRA CREDIT - Extra credit will not make up for not completing your regular classwork! Please note that I can only offer extra credit when it is attached to a particular assignment. Extra credit is sometimes offfered in class and is always available to ALL students. Extra credit must be offered to all students and can only account for 5% of the overall assignment grade in accordance with district policy (see page 6 for specifics).

 

 

  

Want to Improve Your Grade? Start Here:

 

1. Check Your Work

 

  • Have you turned in all of your assignments?

  • Students who complete their work don’t fail my class.

  • Late work loses 10% per day and is accepted up to 5 days late. After 5 days, it gets no credit.

  • If the answers were already shared in class, the work can’t be turned in late.

  • Not sure why homework matters? Check out this video:

 Ebbinghaus forgetting curve and why you should do your homework!  

2. Show Up and Stay Engaged

  • Come to class on time and stay the whole period.

  • Don’t ask to leave as soon as you arrive unless it’s urgent.

  • Ask questions if you don’t understand something.

  • You can attend office hours, but only if you’ve completed all assignments first. It’s not a makeup session for missing work.

3. Use Class Time Wisely

  • Stay focused. Don’t waste time chatting—unless it’s about the assignment.

4. Follow Directions

  • Read all instructions carefully—and re-read if needed.

  • Make sure you answer everything completely and correctly.

5. Learn from Mistakes

  • Review your quizzes, tests, and homework to see what you missed.

  • Still need help? You can go to:

    • The Opportunity Room,
    • schedule a Pear Deck tutoring session or
    • After-school Science Academy for extra help, if you are still having difficulty.
    • *My extra help is only available to students who have completed all of their work

6. Get Organized

  • Plan your time and set up a regular routine for homework and studying. Work in a quiet place without distractions.

7. Study Smart

  • Don’t cram—study a little each day.

  • Switch up your study methods:

    • One day: write definitions

    • Next day: flashcards

    • Another day: quiz a friend, review notes, or rewatch class videos

    • If a practice quiz is posted, take it until you get every question right.

 Professors Viral Study Techniques

8. Prioritize Sleep

  • Aim for 9–12 hours of sleep each night.
  • Turn off electronics at least 2 hours before bed—blue light from screens can make it harder to fall asleep.

Start with one positive change today. Improvement is always possible! 💥