Mrs.+Grippaldi+FAQs

__**1) Where did you go to college?**__ //The College of NJ (of course back then it was called Trenton State College)// __**2) How long have you been teaching?**__ //Since 1978!! I have taught elementary school, middle school, and high school.// //For ten years I was the Curriculum Leader for Mathematics at Hoover until budget cuts eliminated the position.// __**3) What do we need for class everyday?**__ //Most important - a positive attitude and a willingness to try.// //Also, a pencil and notebook is necessary!! Leave your math book at home (all year).// __**4) Do we get a lot of homework?**__ //If you know what you are doing, you don't need a lot of homework.// //If you don't know what you are doing, a lot of homework won't help.// //I give enough for you to practice what you need to learn without overwhelming you,// //BUT I expect your best effort on your homework - neat, work shown, and in your notebook.// //If you miss an assignment because you are absent, you can absolutely make it up for full credit.// //If you miss an assignment because you didn't understand it, email me and let me know you are having trouble, and then you can make it up for full credit.// //If you miss an assignment because there was an emergency at home, have mom or dad write a note, and then you can make it up for full credit.// //If you miss an assignment because you just forgot to do it, or didn't get it and didn't email me, then you can make it up for half credit.// __**6) Do we have a lot of tests and quizzes?**__ //You will be assessed on what you know on a weekly basis. That means every week you will// //have a test or quiz or classwork assignment that will be graded//. __**7) How do you figure out our grades?**__ //I use a point system. I take the ratio of points you earn for the marking period to the total points possible for the marking period and turn that ratio into a percent.// __**8) What is your email?**__ //My email is denise.grippaldi@edison.k12.nj.us// //Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday mornings ~ Wednesdays after school by appt ~ various lunches-watch the schedule on the board.//
 * __5) What if I miss a homework - can I make it up?__**
 * __9) Is there extra help?__**