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Guidance for sending me an email about your grade*

Step 1: Figure out which assignments are bringing down your grade.
Log into Powerschool and click your grade to figure out what specific assignments are either missing or on which you received a low score.

Step 2: Why are the specific assignments bringing down your grade?
Check if there’s a comment in powerschool explaining a low grade on an assignment, or how to resubmit the assignment for more credit.

Step 3: Find the Assignment on my DP
Use the search bar on my DP (you can find this in the top right corner of the webpage) or use the link What we're doing in class today and browse for the desired assignment.
  • Friends are also a good resource that can help you find assignments. Try asking for a classmate’s help in locating the assignment.

Step 4: Complete and Submit the Assignment
Email me the link to the completed assignment (if digital) include the title of the assignment in the subject line of the email.

If you have a physical copy of the assignment, turn it into the tray in our classroom.

Step 5: If necessary, Email Me
If you have questions about how to complete the assignment, how to turn it in, or why you got a low grade, send me an email. Include the following information in your email:
  1. The name of the assignments you wish to discuss
  2. The information you've been able to find out about the assignment already by checking my DP
  3. Your specific problem or area of confusion (for example, "I can't find the video that it says I should watch in order to complete the April 14th handout")
  4. The days that you are available to meet after school to discuss this.

​*Why follow this process?
These specific steps can help develop your self advocacy skills. Each step intentionally requires you to utilize resources to which you can independently access to help you solve a problem. By developing your self advocacy skills, you can become more independent while providing for greater access to resources to achieve a goal.

Guidance for scheduling an after-school meeting

There are five basic types of meetings with teachers. Here's how to prepare for each:

Meeting because you are confused about a specific thing happening in class
If you are scheduling this kind of meeting, take some time in advance to figure out what you want help with. This will save time in the meeting, and make it more useful for you. 

Meeting because you have late work done that you are hoping to get credit for
If you are scheduling this kind of meeting, check powerschool in advance and bring the missing assignments with you.

​Meeting because you feel totally overwhelmed by class, and need help getting aback on track
If you are scheduling this kind of meeting, make sure you can stay for at least 45 minutes. We can definitely get you back on track, but it will take some time!

Meeting because you have a specific concern about something going on in your class
If you are scheduling this kind of meeting, take some time in advance to figure out what is concerning you, and who is involved.

​Meeting because you're looking for a teacher's advice about something in your own life (for example summer internships, books to read, traveling the world, etc.)
For this kind of meeting, just be ready to talk about whatever is on your mind!
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