Supplies/Materials
Do you need to have a binder?
No
I'm absent. Where do I find everything I need?
Google Classroom
What is the criteria for make-up work?
You have to have an excused absence.
What kind of device should I have?
A MacBook or an iPad.
Am I allowed to give in work late?
No, all forms of late work are not accepted. This includes classwork, homework, projects, and lab reports.
Late work will receive a zero.
What pen colours can you use for hand-written assessments?
Blue or black.
There is something unclear on Google Classroom. What do you do?
Email Ms Yara: yelshorafa@aiswest.com
How many days do I have to make up missing work?
The same number of days you were absent.
For example, if you were absent for one day, you have one day to make up your work. If you were absent for 2 days, then you'll have 2 days to make up your work, and so on...
How often should you check your Google Classroom and emails for updates?
EVERYDAY, preferably twice a day!
Why can't I submit late work?
All assessments are given an appropriate amount of time to be submitted.
Why do you need Post-its?
To write down your questions and post them in our Parking Lot
Will my attendance count when all cohorts are online?
YES. All attendance and tardies will be recorded on PowerSchool during the 100% online learning and the cohort attending classes on campus.
What should I do if I missed a test?
Students must schedule an appointment with the teacher within the same week they return back to school after being absent to retake a test. Failure to do so within the stated timeframe will result in a zero.
I forgot my device.
My device ran out of battery.
Another teacher confiscated my device.
What is the consequence?
Unfortunately, any assessments you have will receive a zero.
Where do I hand in my work?
It will be stated on the assignment itself.
We will be using Google Classroom and Showbie this year for submissions.
Why are earphones needed?
We will have a Flipped Classroom, so many lessons will require you to watch a video first.
Do I get exempted from the work if I have an excused absence?
No.
Excused and unexcused absences need to be communicated to me. An excused absences will allow you to make-up missed assessments.
I don't have internet.
Students should have a working internet connection and make sure they secure a backup internet connection (4G or hotspot) to avoid any issues during hybrid and online learning.
What is the maximum grade you should have to be eligible to sit for a retake?
65%
What kind of notebook do you need to have?
Squared notebook.
Why do I need to attend classes?
Because I'll miss you if you don't! :)
I have a technical issue.
Your guardians should send an email communicating the issues with me.
Why do I need to do these assessments?
To learn!