Selena’s Class Policies
Daily Schedule: See attached page
Homework Policy: - Most weeks, students will
receive a homework packet at the beginning of the week. The cover sheet
attached to the packet will instruct you and your student on when things are
due during the week. Homework packets will contain a variety of lessons that
correspond with what we have been working on in class.
- In addition to the packet, at times there will be
homework that goes home and is to be returned the next day.
- Any class work that is not finished will be sent
home to complete and to be turned in the next school day.
- If homework is not turned in on the day that it
is due, the student will have to stay in at recess to finish the work. (I
understand that things do happen every once in awhile-please write me a quick
note if you find yourself in a bind)
Nightly Reading: - Your child will need to read
every night for 30 minutes. Your child will be given a log sheet to record
what he/she has read and for how many minutes.
- Book Bingo: Students will be given 9 weeks to
complete 5 books and book summaries. See attached paper for more instructions
on book bingo.
Homework Folder: - Your child’s homework folder
will be located inside of his/her 3 ring binder. - Every night it is very
important that you check your child’s homework folder. It will contain
homework/unfinished class work and informational papers for the parents to
read.
Absent/Make-Up Work: - If your student is absent
please call the office to report absence. - If your student is absent, on
their return to school they will need to check the make-up work folder. This
folder will contain all their make-up work and they will have the same number
of days to complete the work as they were absent. (folder is located on the
cubby wall next to the door)
Discipline Policy: -I expect students to behave in
ways appropriate to fifth graders. Students will receive warnings when
behavior is unacceptable. If more than 3 warnings are necessary for the day,
the student will write a paragraph explaining their behavior and a phone call
will be made to the parents. Parents will need to sign the paper and have it
returned the next day. If behavior is unacceptable I will immediately call a
parent. Students will follow the school-wide discipline plan.
Progress Reports: - I use a computer program, Easy
Grade Pro, to record all grades. This program allows for efficient records and
time management. - Progress reports will be sent midway through each quarter
to keep you up to date on your student’s progress.
Agendas: - Students will be given an agenda for the
year. Every morning they will write down the days assignments and homework. -
At the end of each day/week take a look at their agenda. This will let you
know what is happening in the academic areas of the classroom. It also takes
away the “I didn’t do anything” or “ I don’t know” answer to the question
“what did you do today?”
Monthly Newsletter: - I will send home a newsletter
at the beginning of each month. It is important that you go over the
newsletter with your child. The newsletter will have important information
such as, the month project, special events and dates, etc.
Grading Scale: 90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 60-69 D,
59 and below F
Parent-Teacher Contact: - The best way to get a
hold of me is through the school telephone, 268-3520, leave a message and I
will get back to you as soon as possible. You may also write me a quick note
or stop in at the classroom. I don’t check E-Mail that often so this is not a
good tool to use.
Bell Schedule: - Tardy bell: 9:04 - M,T,Th,F: 3:50
Dismissal - W: 12:40 Dismissal Thank you-Selena Shepherd * Check out our class
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