Absences & Attendance
How many unexcused absences in a semester can cause a student to lose credit for a course?
Ten (10) unexcused absences in a semester may result in not receiving credit for the course.
According to the robotics syllabus, where should you be and what should you be doing when the bell rings?
Be in your seat and prepared to work when the bell rings.
According to the late work policy at the secondary level, what percent credit is given for one day late?
One day late = 80% credit.
Where should students return completed paper assignments in the robotics class?
Put completed paper assignments in the tray on the wall labeled "Robotics"
Where is daily bell work posted and when is the week’s bell work due?
Bell work is posted on the board at the start of class. The week’s bell-work questions are due every Friday.
If a student returns after an absence and has a doctor’s note, how will the day they return be counted?
With a doctor’s note the student will be counted present in the class period that is in session at the time of return.
List two classroom expectations from the robotics syllabus about how to treat others and resources.
Treat classmates, teachers, and classroom resources with kindness and respect; follow classroom procedures.
What happens to an assignment that is more than one day late but within two weeks? (percent)
More than one day up to two weeks late = 60% credit.
If you need a pencil during class, where can you get one?
Use the pencil dispenser on the table under the bulletin board.
What is the required file-naming format for Google Classroom submissions?
Use AssignmentTitle_LastName (e.g., RobotReport_Smith). If two students share a last name, use AssignmentTitle_FirstNameLastInitial (e.g., RobotReport_JordanS). Points will be deducted for incorrect file names.
What must a parent do by 3:00 p.m. on the day of an absence to help the absence be excused?
Call the school before 3:00 p.m. the day of the absence or provide a note the day the student returns.
What does the syllabus say about food or drinks in the computer lab?
No food or drinks are permitted in the computer lab.
After two weeks late in upper middle/high school, what grade does the student receive?
After two weeks late = 0 (zero).
Where are spare pens kept for student use?
In the cup with pens on the table under the bulletin board.
What must you do after uploading a file to Google Classroom so it is officially timestamped?
Click Turn In (or Mark Done). Files are timestamped only when you click Turn In; if you upload but do not click Turn In, the submission is considered LATE.
For a student to participate in a game or extracurricular the same day, how many class periods must they attend?
Students must be in school for at least four (4) periods that day (or have a doctor’s note and principal approval).
Which form must a student complete for a grade dispute or certain late submissions in Robotics class?
Students must complete a grade correction form for grade disputes or late submissions.
How many class days does a student have to make up work for each day they were absent (secondary rule)?
Students have one class day to make up work for each class day they were absent, unless the work had a pre-assigned due date.
How should you label a file or paper you place in the course tray so the teacher knows it’s yours?
Label with full name, class period, and assignment/project title. Attach any required late-work/grade-correction form.
Name three specific excused absence reasons listed in the handbook.
Examples: student illness with physician documentation; death/serious illness in immediate family; medical appointments. (Also: military-related events; pregnancy/parenting-related absences)
Give two main course objectives from the robotics syllabus.
Examples: apply engineering design principles; program robotic systems using sensors, control systems, and advanced programming. (Also: demonstrate teamwork and technical communication; analyze emerging robotics technologies; explore robotics careers.)
Describe how robotics project deadlines and late penalties might affect project-based work vs. routine classwork.
Project-based work has the same deadlines but may require teacher-arranged makeup or extension; late penalties still apply (80% one day; 60% up to two weeks; 0 after two weeks) — teacher may require documentation or accept resubmission per handbook.
Describe the proper process for turning in robotics work physically and digitally (file naming + Turn In rule).
Physical: place paper or printout in CCR — Turn In Here tray and attach the late-work/grade-correction form if needed. Digital: upload to Google Classroom, name file as AssignmentTitle_LastName (or AssignmentTitle_FirstNameLastInitial if needed), then click Turn In (files are timestamped only when you click Turn In). If you upload but do NOT click Turn In, the submission will be considered LATE. Notify the teacher immediately if Turn In fails.