FAQs



FAQs
Q: What do I do if my locker jams? // A: Find the nearest teacher or administrator to help. They’ll probably send you to the main office to fill out a “locker maintenance request” form. Our wonderful custodians have the magic tools to unjam any locker. Lockers usually jam, though, because your stuff is shoved in and, when the locker closes, the stuff falls back against the door. A good rule of thumb to follow: if you have to hold the stuff in with one hand and close the door with the other, your locker is probably going to jam. Hanging your bag or backpack on the hook that is on the back of the locker is the best place for it. // Q: My friend’s locker is REALLY far away from all of her classes. She wants to share mine. // A: Not a good idea. Maybe she’s your BFF now, but who knows if that will be the case by the end of the year (or even Thanksgiving break). If she shares your locker, she knows your locker combination… something no one can ever change. // Q: What should I bring to class? // A: A pencil and paper is a good place to start… and your teachers should have all given you lists of supplies you’d need for the year. You should have those things too. You’ll also need your books, if you are using them in class. It takes away from valuable class time if you have to keep running back to your locker. It may seem fun to get out of class, but think of the things you’re missing while you’re gone – you’ll just have to ask the teacher about them later so you might as well be there in the first place. // Q: Homework? What’s that? // A: I know a lot of you get here and are SHOCKED at the amount of homework you have. You should expect to spend about 60-90 minutes a night on homework. Now, before you freak out, that’s not every night, and you do get 30 minutes at the end of the day to get started. You should be using that time to get organized for the night -- the most important thing to do before you leave school is know what you have for homework that night! // Q: What do I do if I forget to write my homework down? //A: DO NOT DO NOTHING! You have lots of resources at your fingertips. All Unami teachers have websites where they post homework assignments. You can access teacher websites from the Unami home pag//e ([]). //You can also call or text your friends to find out what you have to do for homework. Just put your phone away before you start your homework or you'll be distracted!//  Q: What should I be doing during Resource? // A: Resource (last period, M-Th) is a great place to get organized for the night. Make sure you have all of your homework written down in your assignment book. If you have your backpack with you (SEVENTH GRADERS), double check your backpack to be sure you have everything you need for your homework that night. If you are missing something - homework assignment or otherwise, see your Resource teacher for help. S/he will direct you to the proper person or place for assistance! Getting everything organized during Resource helps you to spend less time at home on your homework and more time relaxing - or doing whatever you want to do that's NOT homework! //