Q: What time do we leave?
A: The same time we leave every day (check the posted bell schedule).
Q: Where do I turn in my work?
A: In the tray for your class or in google classroom.
Q: Where can I find the paper I turned in with no name?
A: File 13.
Q: Can I go to the bathroom?
A: I don't know, CAN you? Do you have any remaining passes?
Q: What are we doing today?
A: LEARNING! (refer to the weekly agenda or calendar on my website)
Q: How long does this have to be?
A: As long as it needs to be to develop the idea; as short as it needs to be to keep things interesting. Most assignments come with complete instructions, check google classroom.
Q: Is this for a grade?
A: Probably. But, who cares? If it weren’t meaningful, I wouldn’t be having you do it.
Q: Is this good enough?
A: “Good enough” ain’t good enough. Make it your best effort instead.
Q: Do we need our (Chromebooks/workbooks/interactive notebooks/pencils) today?
A: To quote Severus Snape, “Always.”
Q: Can I go to my locker -or- to another room to get something?
A: To quote Taylor Swift, “Never ever ever.” Please do this before class.
Q: Can we watch the movie?
A: Probably not. But you are free to rent it or find it on Netflix/Amazon/Hulu and watch it at home.
Q: Did you grade our (assignments/essays/projects/quizzes) yet?
A: Do you see a grade in Infinite Campus? Then yes. Do you not see a grade in Infinite Campus? No.
Q: If I turn in this assignment, what will my grade be?
A: Hold while I grab my crystal ball. While I have read several Stephen King books, I have not yet found a way to tap into my psychic abilities. Sorry; I have no way of answering that question.
Q: Did we do anything while I was absent?
A: See the calendar on my website or in google classroom. If there is no information there, we probably had a party.
Q: I am going to be gone on (insert following dates). What am I going to miss?
A: See the calendar on my website or in google classroom. If there is no information there, we are probably having a party.
Q: Can we have a free day/party/nap time?
A: Yes, on June 2nd. Mark it in your google calendar.
Q: I'm done with my work. May I work on an assignment for another class?
A: No, this is your ENGLISH CLASS. You may read a book or work on Read180 Student Application, if you have submitted all assignments for this class.
Q: Am I your favorite?
A: Yes.