For most things
email works great, but you’re always welcome to
call. If it’s a serious issue, a telephone
conversation or meeting might be more appropriate.
All grades will
be scored by using the following scale:
GRADE &
GPA TABLE
Average
0%
60%
63%
67%
70%
73%
77%
80%
83%
87%
90%
93%
97%
Letter Grade
F
D-
D
D+
C-
C
C+
B-
B
B+
A-
A
A+
GPA
0.00
0.67
1.00
1.33
1.67
2.00
2.33
2.67
3.00
3.33
3.67
4.00
4.00
Can my child get
partial credit for late work?
Late assignments
will be accepted late, but it will be marked down
50% of the total correct points. All
missing work must be completed one week before the
end of each grading period for both progress reports
and report cards. After these dates, the grade will
be entered as a zero and cannot be changed.
Do you grade on a
curve?
I rarely grade on
a curve, however, I do sometimes throw out bad
questions on a test or homework assignment.
Do you offer
extra credit?
I don’t offer
much extra credit, perhaps once or twice per
trimester.
What if the
homework section of your Web site has not been
updated?
If by 4:00 p.m.
the day’s homework section is blank, then there is
no homework for that day, even if I assigned it in
class. The homework will be reassigned for the
following day.
How do I check my
child’s grades online?
Click here to check grades. Follow the instructions provided to register. Feel free to contact me if you're having difficulty registering.
How can I get
help for my child?
There is usually
before and after school tutoring available for all
classes. Please check with the office or contact me
to find out about the availability of these
programs. Homework Assistance Program 2007-08
If it’s for one of my
classes, I’m available before or after school, and
during lunch. I just need to know in advance that
they are coming.
What if my child
is going to miss several days of school due to
illness or family necessity?
You should
contact the office to explain your situation.
Arrangements can be made to ensure that your child
doesn’t fall behind in their school work. This is
especially important if you will be taking your
child on a planned trip that will keep them out for
5 or more days.
Mr. Houston,
Los Alisos Intermediate School. Mission Viejo, CA 92691. Phone: 949.830.9700.
Email me
houstonj@svusd.org
