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Top 10 FAQ

Top 10 FAQ. What should we call you?. Mrs. Haseltine I would like permission to call each of you by your first name. If this is not acceptable, please let me know. Why is the syllabus soooo long?. To show you how I teach and give you the information about what's important for you to know.

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Top 10 FAQ

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  1. Top 10 FAQ

  2. What should we call you? • Mrs. Haseltine • I would like permission to call each of you by your first name. If this is not acceptable, please let me know.

  3. Why is the syllabus soooo long? • To show you how I teach and give you the information about what's important for you to know. • Some of it is required by the state

  4. How do you expect assignments to be formatted? • We will go over that right now.

  5. How tough are exams? • All exams will be automated with SAM (our testing software). Test Questions types • There will be matching vocabulary questions. • There will be lab type questions • There will be a practice test to show you the format • I do NOT grade on the curve • Make up exams are taken for 80 points on the last day of class only.

  6. Will I have to say anything out loud in this class? • I know that some of you are terrified of being called on to answer a question or offer an opinion.

  7. Does anybody really care if I come late or leave early? • Absolutely. • I will be here on time. • And I expect you to do the same.

  8. What about cell phones? • You may have them. • They need to be on silent or vibrate. • Please do not allow them to ring during class. • If it happens, gather up your things and leave. You are finished for the day. • DO NOT ANSWER OR CARRY ON A CONVERSATION DURING CLASS. • If there is an emergency…let me know and you will have an excused absence.

  9. How will I know what's important in this class? • The real question here is:Will you tell me what I need to know so that I can do well on the tests and get a good grade?

  10. What if I have a question? Office hours are OK, but you look sorta scary. • I am NOT scary! • I just don’t know the meaning of ‘a little bit’--that is my passion coming out…I WANT you to learn. Better I care too much than not at all, right? • I know that research indicates students hesitate to talk to teachers, even when they want to. • I hold office hours because I want to be available. • E-mail is a way to talk to me. • Phone calls work, too

  11. What if the weather is bad? • If the weather is bad enough classes will be cancelled. • Listen to channel 5 and FM 100 • I think those are the ones notified first.

  12. What are YOUR Questions?

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