Mr. Weaver’s Class
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
What is this class about?
A: Government. You will learn what the government is, how it works, how it affects you, and how you can change it.
Q:
Do we have tests and quizzes in this class?
A: Yes. Every student asks me “what is my grade?” I can’t give you a grade unless I give you assignments. You are expected to know what government is, how it works, how it affects you, and how you can change it, so what better way than to test you on it? There are 7 unit exams. The first exam will have 32 questions on it and the last exam will have close to 100. You can expect a quiz in almost every class. They will be worth 10 points and they will be on what we covered that day.
Q:
But I am bad at taking tests and quizzes, so I am going to fail this
class!
A. That wasn’t a question, but I will answer your excuse anyway. I don’t buy it. If I gave you a test on what your address is, color of your mp3 player, favorite football team, and what “lol” means I am sure you’d pass. Maybe you’re just bad at studying. I am here to help you. I have made it very easy to pass all the quizzes and exams. My method has been tried and has proven to work!
Q:
Okay, so what is your method?
A: Go to my website, www.misterweaver.com. There you will find a link that says “Test Practice and Review.” Click that link. There you will see a link that will guide you to the current unit’s flashcard terms. Print off and study the flashcard terms. If you know every flashcard, you will be guaranteed a B on the exam at worst!
Q:
But I don’t have a computer so I can’t print off the flashcards!
A: Again, that wasn’t a question but an excuse. Go to the library during lunch, before school, after school, whatever. If they won’t let you in, I will write you a pass. Use their computers and pay the 20 cents or whatever they charge you and print off the flashcards. Go to the Laurel library. Go to a friend’s house with a computer, or you can bring in a box of tissues and Mr. Weaver will let you print from his computer.
Q:
Okay, so what else is on your website?
A: Glad to see we are back with questions. Besides materials to help you study and pass every exam, you can also check your grade, check the class calendar to see when upcoming exams will be, review notes we had in class, receive extra credit, download any missing worksheets, print off your bathroom passes, and anything else to help you pass this class and the HSA. So, since you can do all those things, I will not answer the question, “Mr. Weaver, what is my grade?” The answer will always be, check the website. The grades on the websites are current within the week.
A: It is the exam the state of Maryland makes you take in May. If you can pass Mr. Weaver’s exams and you should be able to since you’ve used the flashcards to study, you will have no problem passing the HSA. It will be a stress free day as you answer all the questions easily and then think about what you’ll be doing that summer since the school year will be almost over!
Q:
Okay, so I can’t ask you “What is my grade?”
What else can’t I do?
A: You are your own person. I am not here to babysit you and teach you manners. I expect you have manners by now. I am here to teach you about government. It’s a free country, so you can do what you want, but there are penalties. If you’re willing to accept the penalties you can do what you want.
Q:
Well then….what are some of the penalties?
A: Most of them are pretty simple. Any cell phone, mp3, electronic device usage in class will result in a zero on a particular assignment or the whole day. If I see it, it’s a zero. That includes headphones! Drinking any beverage including water, or eating any food will result in a zero on a particular assignment or the whole day. Coming to class tardy will result in penalized points from 10% to 100% on the day’s warm-up depending on how late you are. Being disrespectful to fellow class mates and Mr. Weaver will result in a penalized grade or grades at Mr. Weaver’s discretion. In short, follow the school rules and use common sense and you will be fine. If your goal when coming to this class is anything less of learning government and doing your best, you will probably lose points.
Q:
Do I have to wear the uniform and the ID every day?
A: Yes. The uniform is very simple. White polo, white under shirt, khaki pants, black shoes. Any infraction will cost you points on your warm-up. As for the ID, make sure it is around your neck. If I have to remind you, you will lose points on your warm-up or any other class assignment.
Q:
Well, what if you’re boring and I want to go to sleep?
A: Enjoy your nap, but you will get a zero.
Q:
Can I even go to the bathroom?
A: Yes, you must present your bathroom pass. Get it from the website. You get four passes for the entire year. If you don’t have a pass, the answer is no. No exceptions. The only times you will not be allowed to use the pass is the first and last 20 minutes of class, when Mr. Jones issues a no pass policy, and when Mr. Weaver says so.
Q:
I don’t think I am going to like this class.
A: You are going to love this class. Relax. This will be the easiest class you have all year if you’re willing to learn. All that I expect from you is to bring paper and pencil/pen and be willing to learn. And that wasn’t a question.
Q:
What if I have a question and it’s not on this sheet?
A: Raise your hand and ask Mr. Weaver your question when he acknowledges you.