Parent Information / Parent Information

How Can Parents Assist the School

The child’s parents and his/her school share responsibility for the creation of an educational environment that encourages growth and development in a positive manner. In the same way that parents seek guidance from the school’s trained personnel, the school looks to each parent to fulfill the special role that he/she plays in the child’s total development. There are many ways in which parents can be of great assistance to their children and schools.

1. Take an interest in your child’s work and encourage high expectations. Establish goals that are reachable and realistic. It is important for each student to experience success.

2. Become acquainted with your child’s school programs and staff. Participate in conferences with teachers and contact them whenever problems arise.

3. P.T.A. participation is the best way to communicate with your child’s school and stay informed about school activities and policies.

4. If you have ideas for curriculum changes or modification, share them with Principals and the Administration.

5. Supervise your child’s study habits, school obligations, health habits and recreational activities. Allow him/her freedom - with responsibility.

6. Cooperate with and support teachers who may find it necessary to detain your child after school for assistance and/or disciplinary reasons.

7. Impress upon your child that school is important business. Regular attendance and promptness are expected.

8. Attend meetings and be aware of school programs, policies, regulations and requirements.

9. Your child should be proud of him/herself and of the school. You can be a goodwill ambassador for the community. Tell people about the good things in our schools. Stop irresponsible rumors if you hear any. Our students consistently win awards, are accepted into many fine colleges and many of our programs are indeed outstanding.

Promotion/Retention Policy

PROMOTION POLICY - (Revised)

One of the basic goals of the educational program is to build a foundation of skills, knowledge and understanding. Throughout the year, a pupil is expected to maintain a level of scholastic achievement consistent with our grade level expectations. If the pupil’s work for the year indicates that he/she meets the standards in ELA, math and course work, the student is promoted. Meeting the standards requires scoring in levels 3 and/or 4 on local assessments. The district’s benchmark grades are 1, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 11. During the year, teachers on a quarterly basis will advise parents as to the progress of their child. Children in danger of not meeting the standards will be provided additional support during the school day and will be required to attend our extended school program and/or summer school. Only classified students whose Individual Educational Plans or English Language Learners status exempt them from state testing will be exempt from this promotion policy.

PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

Elementary (Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 5)

Grade 1:

Ø Must achieve in Levels 3 and/or 4 on local assessments in math and English Language Arts.

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