Critical+Learning+Skills+FAQ's


 * UNDER CONSTRUCTION***

**How do we know teachers aren't going to biased?** //Teachers must follow the guidelines set forth on the rubrics. Teachers have been trained in assessment. If students have questions they must ask the teacher why they received the score they did.// //No, misbehavior during that time would be an infraction or parent phone call.// //The Critical Learning Skills will be reported on the report card.// //No. However, exhibiting excellent qualities of the Critical Learning Skills should translate to better grades//. //No. You will not get a discipline referral for repeated NI's. However, the actions that may result in an NI could result in a discipline referral since student conduct is a part of the rubric for Interpersonal Skills.// //No.// //Yes, the teacher should be able to give you a specific suggestion to improve.// //You will be graded for each core class.// //If the college admissions ask to look at your middle school transcript, then yes.// //You might have to push yourself to participate and engage in discussion a little more than a person who is naturally outgoing.// //Yes, teachers are being observant of critical learning skills every day.// //A question one should ask when they are unsure of something.//
 * Are students being graded in homeroom?**
 * Will the Critical Learning Skills evaluation be on our report card or a separate piece of paper?**
 * Do the critical learning skills affect your grade?**
 * Would there be some form of discipline for someone who continually receives an NI?**
 * Will the Work/Interpersonal skills be on Home Access Center?**
 * If we get a satisfactory in something, and we ask why, is there something specific we can work on?**
 * Will we be graded overall or for each core class?**
 * Will colleges look at this?**
 * What if someone is just a quiet person by nature and is really hard working?**
 * Are we evaluated each day?**
 * What is a clarifying question?**