The Role of Parents in the Education of Their Children Cannot Be Overestimated

“The role of parents in the education of their children cannot be overestimated”

Teachers’ Curriculum Institute

Students must be prepared for class; this includes a novel for themselves for the first five minutes of class, binder,

charged iPad, highlighters, pens, pencils and colored pencils.

After returning from an absence, students must check the While You Were Out bin as well as the Daily Journal binder to see what work they have missed. All work (missed while absent) must be completed in the same amount of time that they were absent. For example, if a student is absent for two days, he/she will have two days to complete the missed assignments.
Any student who missed my class for a lesson, play practice, game, doctor’s appointment, guidance appointment, nurse visit, etc. must check in with me to hand in any work that was due and check their class bin and the Daily Journal binder.
Students must inform me of any grades incorrectly entered within two weeks of posting the grade.

Quizzes, tests, writing assignments, homework, class work, presentations, projects, district assessments, midterm exam, simulations, and the final exam will be used to assess the students’ learning.

Late work is accepted up to three days with point penalties accruing each day.
Second chance learning opportunities are available! Students must see me immediately before we discuss/review as a class when an assignment is returned to them if they do not understand what they have to do to take advantage of second chance learning.
Extra Credit- Rosies, Homework Passes and “Golden Tickets”- bonus points not bonus percentage points!

Suggestions and Tips for Parents

Review assignments and warm-up questionswith your child on a nightly basis.
Check the agenda book, binder, and my website for homework as well as quiz, test, project, class work, and project information.
Check the Home Access Center for grades (updated electronically by Friday at noon).
All graded assignments should be in your child’s possession.
Check your child’s passport!
Make sure the office/guidance has your correct contact information including email addresses!!!
Encourage your child to ask questions in class.
Have your child do his/her homework in a distraction-free community space and pack their book bag when they are finished!
Students should review class material every night in addition to completing homework assignments.
Clinic Days: Tuesdays and Fridays 7:25-7:55
Encourage your child to read material outside of school related assignments!