F.A.Q.

=Below are Frequently Asked Questions = What will my child learn in first grade? Find guides to the new Common Core Standards [|here!] == = What does the handbook say? = = When are assessments given? = Spelling tests are given on Thursdays. Grammar or writing assignments are given on Thursdays but not every week. Reading, math, and science or social studies are given on Fridays. Please read the "Tested Skills" box at the bottom of the weekly homework sheet. = What awards can my first grader earn? = Students who earn all A's on their report cards are on the A Honor Roll. Students with A's and B's will receive an A/B Honor Roll award. Students with 5 or less clip moves during the nine weeks will receive an Excellent Behavior award. Students who have brought up a report card grade in reading or math since the first nine weeks will receive a B.U.G. Award for Bringing Up their Grade. Most certificates are accompanied by a spirit monkey that a student can keep on his/her lanyard. = What is an E, S, N, or U? = = How do things work in your classroom? = = What is a uniform violation? = = What is your routine for make-up work? = Throughout the day, a partner student helps me remember to put all of the (pencil/paper) work that we do on their desk. At the end of the day, I staple the pile and label it with that student's name and the date. When the student returns, they are asked for a written excuse and instructed to place the make-up packet that is on their desk immediately into their folder to ensure that it gets home that afternoon. If you wish to have your child's make-up work ** before **they return to school, you may come to the school and pick it up any time after I:30. It is most beneficial for the student if the make up work is done as soon as possible to practice the skills on the weekly tests. If your child has missed multiple days and you feel they are not prepared for the tests on Thursday or Friday, just let me know. I can allow them to take their tests after they have had a chance to understand the skills covered in the make-up work. (Unless the nine weeks is coming to a close and report card time is nearing, this accommodation can always be made.) Remember, I will always extend the due-dates if needed. I appreciate the advanced notice about your child's absence, but I cannot always send work home in advance because copies are not always prepared until that day. = What if my student forgot his/her homework? = Weekly homework sheets are posted here. Please scroll down. Sometimes worksheets from supplemental materials are used and cannot be posted online. However, if the math homework is a page from the Eureka curriculum, it can be printed here.
 * What is the lowest A? **