Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common 
questions of students and parents.

1. How do I get in touch with you?
2. How often is homework given?
3. What if my child says all his/her homework is finished?
4. How will I know if my child is not doing his/her homework?
5. Why do I have to sign test papers?
6. What subjects do you teach?
7. How is Reading graded?
8. How is Spelling graded?
9. How is English graded?
10. How is Social Studies graded?
11. What is Math graded?
12. How is Science graded?
13. What should I do if my child is going to miss school?
14. What if my child cannot finish the homework?

How do I get in touch with you?

You may call the school at 693-1914 between the hours of 8:20 am 
and 3:30 pm. You may also email me at esalmon@wyomingarea.org You 
may also send me a note with your child. I will answer any 
correspondance as soon as 
possible.

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How often is homework given?

Homework may be assigned Monday through Thursday. Homework is not 
assigned on weekends or holidays. Homework is written on the 
board, and your child should copy it into the planner. The 
planner should come home every day.

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What if my child says all his/her homework is finished?

Students have some time to start assignments in school. However, 
he/she should still bring home the assignments for you to check 
over.

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How will I know if my child is not doing his/her homework?

A homework slip will be sent home with the missing assignments 
listed. This work must be finished and handed in the next day, 
along with the slip signed by you. If three homework slips are 
given in one subject, your child will be assigned after-school 
detention.

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Why do I have to sign test papers?

I send home chapter tests in major subjects for your signature so 
you are aware of how your child did on the test. I must get the 
test back and keep it on file.  I will not accept a note saying 
you know the score of the test. I would like you to see the test 
and sign it.

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What subjects do you teach?

I teach Language Arts-Reading, English, Spelling and Science to 
my homeroom students. I also teach Social Studies to all fifth 
grade students. Mrs. Sabola will teach Math to my homeroom.

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How is Reading graded?

Each story teaches specific skills. The reading grade is obtained 
by tests that measure comprehension and the skills that were 
taught. A test on the vocabulary, story comprehension and a 
skills test is give for each story. Often worksheets are also 
given that test these skills. Finally a Theme test 
is given that covers all skills taught in the theme. We are not 
allowed to send home any Reading materials. You will be informed 
if your child is not doing well in reading.

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How is Spelling graded?

Your child is assigned words for each story. The words are 
written 4 times each in the Spelling notebook. Spelling sentences 
are also done for each word. There are workbook pages assigned 
for these words that are graded. I also give a context clues 
worksheet to give practice in getting the meaning of words from a 
sentence. Finally a spelling test is given. The workbook 
pages, context clues worksheet and the tests are all graded to 
obtain the final mark.

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How is English graded?

Each Reading story concentrates on a specific English skill. This 
skill is reinforced by our English book. Board work, workbook 
pages and worksheets allow the children to practice these skills. 
Grades are taken from these exercises and a Unit test. Students 
are expected to write and spell correctly on all written work. I 
will also take off if high frequency words are misspelled on any 
written work.

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How is Social Studies graded?

Your child is assigned homework on each lesson. I check that it 
has been done and we review it in class. Your child should 
correct any mstakes at this time. I also give a packet for each 
chapter. This packet has worksheets for each lesson and any 
skills taught in the chapter. These sheets are assigned 
as we complete each lesson and these answers should be looked up 
in the book. 
At the end of the chapter, the packet is handed in and graded. 
This mark counts as an "open book" test. At the end of each 
chapter, there is a Chapter Review that is completed also using 
the book. This is also graded. I also 
give a vocabulary test and a "closed book" chapter test. I give 
several types of test so that your child has many opportunities 
to do well in my subject.

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What is Math graded?

Any questions about the math should be directed to Mrs. Sabola. 
You may reach her at the school at 570-693-1914 from 8:20 to 3:30.

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How is Science graded?

Your child is assigned homework on each lesson. I check that it 
has been done and we review it in class. Your child should 
correct any mistakes at this time. Worksheets are also given at 
various times and are graded for a mark.  At the end of each 
chapter, there is a Chapter Review that is completed also using 
the book and is graded. A vocabulary test and a "closed book"  
test are given for each chapter. This gives your child many 
opportunities to do well in science.

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What should I do if my child is going to miss school?

If you know that your child will be absent because of a vacation 
or an 
appointment, please make arrangements to get the assignments 
before he/she 
leaves. Each day your child misses a great deal of work. Only the 
most 
important will be assigned. If the absences is for a week or 
longer, some 
work will have to be made up when he/she returns so the necessary 
skills can 
be taught.

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What if my child cannot finish the homework?

I an emergency occurs that prevents your child from finishing 
homework, 
please write me a note so I know that you are aware for the 
assignment. This 
should not happen on a daily basis. If there is no note, your 
child WILL 
bring hoe a homework slip.

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