Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
- When do weekly papers go home?
- What is the planner for?
- What is the quickest way to get in touch with Mrs. Applegate?
- Can I bring treats for the class on my child's birthday?
- How do you become a Millionaire in 5th grade?
- How do I read the ILS reports in the report cards?
- How are conduct grades calculated?
- What is the difference between stamps and an action plan?
- Where can I find the Discipline Plan?
- Where can I find a copy of your rules and routines?
- What is your grading procedure and late work policy?
- What if I my child needs to go home in a different way than they normally do?
When do weekly papers go home?
Folders are sent home every Thursday. They must be signed and
returned by Monday morning. You may keep all papers except a paper with a
failing grade; I will put that in the student's file. If the number of
papers doesn't match the number in the folder please let me know.
What is the planner for?
Student's are expected each day to write their homework down in their
planners. Staying organized is an essential part of the success of your 5th
grader.
What is the quickest way to get in touch with Mrs. Applegate?
Email is the quickest way to get in touch with Mrs. Applegate during
school.
capplegate@mcsdga.net
Can I bring treats for the class on my child's birthday?
Yes, but they need to be given out in the lunchroom after their lunch.
How do you become a Millionaire in 5th grade?
Fifth graders must read 25 books in their reading range to be a
Millionaire. Students may take AR tests or log hours on a reading log. If
a book is read and an AR test is taken, it should not be logged. Any other
material read should be written on the reading log. Every 4 hours of
reading or 100 pages equals 1 book towards the goal of 25. I collect and
total logs the week before report cards go out.
How do I read the ILS reports in the report cards?
SES-number of sessions completed
TIME-how long student spent working in the program
TATT-total attempted
TCOR-total correct
%COR-percentage of those correct
IPML-initial placement
TL-theme
PC-paragraph comprehension
IC-inferencing
LC-literal comprehension
WM-word meaning
WA-word analysis
RS-reference skills
AVG-overall placement
How are conduct grades calculated?
At the begining of every grading period, each student will start with 100
points in conduct. Conduct points are deducted for each stamp a student
receives, each action plan they write, and any office referrals. When
sentences are written, 2 points are deducted for each set of 10. When an
action plan is written, 5 points are deducted from the conduct grade. When
a student is sent to the office or suspended, 10 points are deducted from
the conduct grade. A student may be referred to Mr. Myles for not returning
sentences or an action plan after 2 days.
What is the difference between stamps and an action plan?
For minor infractions of the rules, one stamp will be assigned. Action
plans are for more serious infractions. Parents must sign and return
action plans the next day.
Where can I find the Discipline Plan?
The discipline plan is located under Handouts on this web page.
Where can I find a copy of your rules and routines?
The Rules and Routines are located under handouts.
What is your grading procedure and late work policy?
A 10 point penalty is incurred each time your child turns in a late
assignment. After 3 days, the assignment cannot be turned in. Late work
due to absence can be made up within 3 days without penalty. If your child
is absent, he/she will have a folder with all the assignments missed on
his/her desk.
For those homework assignments that are not taken up and graded, the
student earns 5 points and an average is computed at the end of the grading
period. These 5 point assignments cannot be made up. This system is
designed to be fair and to hopefully give every child the incentive to earn
a "l00%" homework average. Missing an occasional assignment will not
adversely affect a child's grade but should occur only rarely.
Weighting of Grades
Tests� 40% of total grade
Homework - 30%
Classwork � 30%
What if I my child needs to go home in a different way than they normally do?
Remember to send a note with your child if his/her tranportation changes for
the day. If I do not receive a note or email, your child must go home
his/her usual way. Please make arrangements in the mornings if at all
possible to avoid disruptions during the day. If an email is sent, I will
respond to let you know I am aware of the change. :)