Your Questions Answered: Can I Retake a Test or Redo an Assignment?

Can students use Grammarly or other proofreading/editing tools for their academic work?

Proofreading tools have been integrated into word processors for a while now. However, some students may be concerned about whether it is acceptable to use Grammarly or equivalent software to help them proofread or edit. These tools can provide recommendations beyond simple spelling/grammar mistakes to make sentences more concise or less awkward. Students can use its simple editing recommendations for conciseness and clarity.

However, using its AI-generation function to generate ideas, analyses, or whole sentences/paragraphs is not acceptable and violates Seton’s code of conduct. The assignments you submit for grading must reflect your original work and ideas. There is a clear, ethical difference between proofreading/editing your work and using Grammarly to write for you.

Sean O’Connor – High School English Counselor

Can I retake a test or redo an assignment?

Yes, usually. There are a couple of exceptions. You may not redo questions that have only two answers (True/False or picking between two choices).

If you take a multiple-choice test in high school, you may only redo it if it has five choices. If it has fewer, you will need to take an alternate test. In the elementary grades (1-8), Seton will count the new grade as your grade. In high school (9-12), your new and old grades will be averaged.

Seton Staff

How do I retake a test?

The most important thing to remember is that you must redo the test like you took the original. If you take an online test, there will be a button for a retake. You only answer the questions that you missed.

If you took a paper test, write down the questions you got wrong on a new sheet of paper and attach it to the original test. Depending on how you turned in the original, you can upload or mail it in.

If you are redoing a book report or paragraph, attach the new one to the old one and resubmit. More information can be found under “Resources” on your MySeton account: look for “How to Redo an Assignment.”

Seton Staff

What’s the best way to get edits to you that need to be addressed in the curriculum? (Typos, mistakes, etc.)?

The best way to help Seton resolve miscellaneous errors in the course materials is to report them to our Counseling department. The Counseling department has access to an electronic, error-tracking ticketing system. All reported errors are entered into this system.

The system ensures that the reported errors will be addressed the next time the book or other piece of curriculum is reprinted. If you find an issue that needs to be addressed in the curriculum, please get in touch with a counselor so they can resolve it. Please send your edits to counselors@setonhome.org

John Adams – Seton Curriculum Development

We’re getting ready to reenroll, but if we find that a course isn’t a good fit, can we change it?

We’re happy to help with that.

Our exchange policy and Course Exchange Forms are in the “Introduction” section of your grade-level materials.

The policy and form are also on your MySeton pages. Click the Resources Tab and scroll to Course Exchange Form.

To request an exchange:

1. Complete the “Course Exchange Form.”
2. Include the form, the materials you’re returning, and the exchange fee.
3. Address your package to: Attn: Customer Service
4. We strongly recommend using a shipping method with tracking.

Once we receive your package, we’ll process the exchange, update your student’s records, and send out the new course materials.

Chip Hibl, Customer Service

News from Special Services

The Special Services Department is conducting “Early Bird” phone calls for current Special Services students. These calls are an excellent opportunity to discuss the past year’s successes and challenges.

Together, we can plan your child’s curriculum for the upcoming school year. This plan will be saved, ensuring that once you’re ready to enroll, your books will be sent promptly without requiring an additional appointment.

If your student is enrolled in Special Services and you haven’t received an early bird call and want one, please contact us to schedule an appointment.

If your child has completed at least two quarters, you may also choose to reenroll immediately with a modified start date.

Contact Information:
ssdept@setonhome.org | 540-622-5576
Mary Healey, Special Services Counselor

How can we know if our rising sixth grader is ready for next year’s curriculum?

Great question! The middle school years—6th through 8th grade—are especially important in preparing students for high school, so it’s natural to want to be sure your child is ready.

Seton provides assessment tests to evaluate your child’s readiness when you register. These tests cover reading, math, and English, and help identify gaps.

The tests are taken online, take about 2 ½ hours, and can be done with breaks.

For students entering high school, we also request a three-paragraph writing sample based on a book your child has read.

Our academic counselors review the assessments and use the results to make personalized course recommendations. That way, your child’s curriculum can be tailored to support their success.

Assessment tests are automatically sent to new families upon registration. Reenrolling families can request them in the Comment Box during registration. There is no additional charge for the tests.

For More Information Contact:
Cecilia Sauer, Academic Counseling
csauer@setonhome.org | 540-622-5526