Ben Bolanos
Data based on 3 reviews.
What kind of test questions does this teacher use most often (choose one):
Multiple ChoiceIs the teacher available for extra help during study halls, lunchtime, before or after school, etc.?
Almost AlwaysThe teacher responds to emails promptly. Do you...
Strongly AgreeThe teacher posts in-class materials online for reference (slides, etc.):
Almost AlwaysThe teacher lets us know at the beginning of the course and along the way how much each part of the class (homework, papers, quizzes and tests) counts towards our total grade:
Strongly AgreeHow much homework does this teacher assign?
Way too muchThe amount of writing required in this class is:
Very HighThe teacher allows us to use technology in class (e.g. laptop, calculator, smart pen, etc.)
Almost AlwaysHow much memorization is required to do well in this teacher’s course?
Very HighWhat advice would you give yourself if you were just starting the class now?
Class of 2024
As long as you follow along in class and do your homework, the class is pretty straightforward. The class is divided into formative and summative assignments, where formative assignments don't count towards your grade, but you don't get your summative assignments (which do count towards your grade) graded until you finish all of your formatives.
Class of 2021
The class is so easy all you have to do is take good notes and the tests will be based off of them
Additional Comments
Class of 2024
Mr. Bolanos is very nice and approachable, and easy to ask questions to.
Class of 2021
Mr. Bolanos is seriously a cool dude. Super chill and funny. You don't do too much in his class but that's not his fault, all the non-ap history classes are easy.