What Happens When a Teacher Misses a School Day?

By Colin Jun Missing a school day is never the best situation. Skipping one school day requires catching up on a huge amount of school materials, homework and possibly some tests. Similar to the consequences students face, missing a school day is not a good idea for teachers either. As Mrs. Ma explained, “We have to first tell the administration team, prepare the lesson plan for a substitute teacher and ask the school to find a substitute teacher.” Although teachers missing one or two days of school may seem insignificant for underclassmen, for the students who have upcoming exams – … Continue reading What Happens When a Teacher Misses a School Day?

FCD Survey Results Revealed: Clearing Misunderstandings

Results for last November’s FCD Survey on the school’s use of drugs and alcohol were released in January 2019. During the grade level meeting on January 15th, Dr. Lee and other counselors revealed some results. Although the presentation covered several important points, it is challenging to cover a 250-page-long report in 50 minutes. Here are some more 2018 FCD Survey results that may interest you: 4% of students, ages 15-18, who drank within the past 12 months, drove after drinking on at least one occasion. From Key Findings Section of FCD Survey Results Report Although only some students behaved this … Continue reading FCD Survey Results Revealed: Clearing Misunderstandings