• What is the best way to contact Mrs. Reynolds?: Via email jreynolds@ausd.net

• When does my teacher check her email?: On school days between the hours of 8am to 3:30pm. Emails sent after 3:30pm will be received the following school day.

• What should I include in the email that I send to my teacher?: Please refer to this document to format your email. Emails without subject lines and clear context may not receive a reply. Please include the following in your email to your teacher:

  • • • Subject of class (eg. science, math, history…)

      • Period you’re in (eg. period 1)

      • What your email is regarding (eg. the name of the specific hw assignment, chapter test #, class meeting on 8/30, etc.)

• The class meeting agenda?: The agenda is attached to the class meeting google calendar invite, it is also posted on the agenda& homework subpage of the class website. Math Meeting Agenda Shortcut Science Meeting Agenda Shortcut

• Virtual class meeting codes?: Posted in the class meeting google calendar invite, links to join the meeting will be posted about 3 minutes before the meeting starts in the Google Calendar meeting invitation.

• Lesson materials specific for math?: Hover over "Math 7" in the top right corner and select the chapter from the drop down menu.

• Lesson materials specific for science?: Hover over "Science 7" in the top right corner and select the Unit from the drop down menu.

• Templates and Guidelines?: Hover over "Science 7" or "Math 7" in the top right corner and select the "resources" subpage from the drop down menu.

• Details about what was covered during a class virtual meeting?: This can be found in the virtual class meeting agenda.

• Detailed instructions about an assignment?: Details about assignments are usually covered during virtual class meetings, please read the virtual class meeting agenda.

• How often is homework assigned?: Homework is assigned typically on a daily basis.

• Where can I find homework assignments?: Please check the homework &agenda subpage on the class website.

• Where should I keep my homework assignments?: You should complete and keep your homework assignments in your digital notebook, unless the teacher give different directions.

• When is homework due?: Homework is due the before the next class meeting (completed and submitted before 8am). For example if a homework assignment is assigned to you on Tuesday and your class meets again on Thursday, then your assignment is due by 8am on Thursday.

• When and how often is the homework & agenda page updated?: The homework & agenda subpage is updated weekly on Monday mornings.

• How to show your work for math assignments

1. Create a document or upload a picture of your work in your Math 7 (or Science 7 folder if your assignment is for science).

2. Inside of the math 7 google drive folder, find the name of your document/work that you want to turn in.

3. Right click on the name of your document/work that you want to turn in, click on "share" in the box that appears.

4. On the share box that appears next, look for "Copy link" and click on it.

5. In another tab of your internet browser, open my class website and go to the page with the assignment turn in form that you need (the math turn-in form is on the math 7 resources page, and the science turn-in form is on the science 7 resources page).

6. Open the the turn in form, fill out the form with your name, period, name of the assignment you want to turn in. In the LAST box, right click and paste your link (that you copied in step 4).

7. Click "submit" on the form, you're done!

   1. • Please be patient as it takes a while for Mrs. Reynolds to grade work, there is no need to submit your work more than once. Work is typically graded in the afternoons on school days.

Here's a video with step-by-step instructions on how to turn in your work

• Does Mrs. Reynolds accept late work?: Yes, your late work can be turned in before the end of the current grading period or quarter. The last day to turn in late work is 10 school days before the quarter ends. Late work will not be accepted after the window and grading period closes.

• What do I do if I have late work?: Complete your late work as soon as possible and turn in completed work with the turn-in form. Check on PowerSchool to make sure you receive credit.

• Will points be taken off work that is turned in late?: Yes, points will be deducted for work that is turned in late. Late work is typically worth 50% off (half credit). Late work may also affect your work habits grade for the quarter.

• Link to the SAM 7 digital notebook guidelines (best place to get info about the digital notebooks)

• What are digital notebooks?: Your digital notebook is a resource for you to use throughout the school year. You will use your notebook daily for both class and homework activities. You will create a notebook for each math chapter and each science unit.

• How do I set up my notebook?: For each chapter you will receive a rubric (used on notebook check day) and a table of contents. You must include titles and page numbers on each page in your notebook. Your notebook should be organized on a daily basis.

• What needs to be included in my notebook?: Cornell notes, daily warm-up activities, textbook section review questions, thinking maps, etc. EVERYTHING EXCEPT tests and quizzes will go into your digital notebook

• When are notebook checks?: Notebook checks happen once a chapter or about 2-3 times per unit in science, usually the class meeting following an assessment.