Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I contact you?
- Do I need to help my child with their homework?
- What is the grading scale?
- How do I help my child prepare for the Floirda Comprehensive Assessment Test?
- Does my child need to pass the FCAT to receive promotion to 4th grade?
- How do you handle behavior in your classroom?
- How can my child earn 'Student of the Month'?
- What is Accelerated Reader?
- How do we keep up with the books read?
How can I contact you?
willite1@bay.k12.fl.us or 286-6481 at the school.
Do I need to help my child with their homework?
Yes. Listen to your child read orally, then ask who, what, where, when, and
how questions to improve comprehension. Check homework, make a positive
comment, then ask your child to look at the incorrect items again. Math
facts and
spelling words need daily practice. Daily journal writing prepares your
child for
the 4th grade Writing Assessment.
What is the grading scale?
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
0-59 F
How do I help my child prepare for the Floirda Comprehensive Assessment Test?
Practice using www.fcatexplorer.com several times a week.
See question #10 for directions to FCAT Explorer.
Have your child read 30 minutes daily for reading fluency and speed. A
reading speed goal should be 100 words per minute for second grade level
material by the end of the school year.
Does my child need to pass the FCAT to receive promotion to 4th grade?
All third graders must score a level 2 or higher in reading to advance
to 4th grade.
How do you handle behavior in your classroom?
The following consequences will be given sequentially for breaking school
rules.
-1st: Verbal warning - remind student of correct behavior.
-2nd: Receive a tally card and time out.
-3rd: Copy a character essay and e-mail parent.
-4th: Attend Character Ed during Friday Club time.
How can my child earn 'Student of the Month'?
When students demonstrate leadership and outstanding character by following
the rules, coming to school prepared, and turning in assignments on time,
they may be chosen for 'Student of the Month' and receive prizes.
What is Accelerated Reader?
The students may read AR books on their level and take tests. They will
earn points based on the number of pages in the books and their scores on
the tests. No points are given for fialed tests. Third graders need to
read third grade or higher books. No points will be given for second grade
level books.
How do we keep up with the books read?
Students will be provided with a reading log to record each book title, the
number of pages read, and have a parent sign that they checked the
comprehension of each book by asking questions. It is the students
responsibility to record books and turn in a Reading Log to be checked
weekly.