Mrs. Starr Arnold

 FAQ

What is your grading system?
Is the homework posted in your room on the board daily?
Can I send something for my child's birthday in the 5th grade?
If my child loses his/her planner, can I buy another one?
UGH!!!  My child has just not EVER made zeros! What is going on?
What is the NEW state wide grading scale?
Does my child have anything to study for your tests?
Does my child know when they have a test?
Will we be doing projects this year?
What is the check-mark system?
What are good behavior parties?

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 What is your grading system?
Classwork/Homework  74%
Tests  25%
Enrichment 1%
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 Is the homework posted in your room on the board daily?
Yes.  Your child can recheck their planner many times before school is 
dismissed.
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 Can I send something for my child's birthday in the 5th grade?
Of course you can!!  We are always up for goodies in our classrooms.  You 
may send it to the homeroom of your child.
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 If my child loses his/her planner, can I buy another one?
Yes, the cost is $5.oo and you must purchase it through the office.
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 UGH!!!  My child has just not EVER made zeros! What is going on?
5th grade is a hard grade.  Your child is going from having one teacher to 
having three.  They are also swithching classes and using lockers.  It is a 
lot for your child.  They will get it.  They will understand that 
organization is the key and they will be fine.  We see this every year.  Be 
patient but be firm about grades, organization, time management, and turning 
in homework.  They can do it, just believe in them.
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 What is the NEW state wide grading scale?
A  100-93
B  92-85
C  84-75
D  74-70
F  69-0
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 Does my child have anything to study for your tests?
Yes.  Your child should have a notebook with notes that they will be tested 
on.  They are also provided with a study sheet for each test.
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 Does my child know when they have a test?
Yes. My tests are announced ahead of time (unless it is a pop quiz).
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 Will we be doing projects this year?
Yes. Projects are given for the following reasons: 1. To help the students 
retain the information they have learned in class. 2. To create an interest 
in Social Studies. 3. As another teaching tool. 4. Because students ask for 
projects and enjoy doing them.
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 What is the check-mark system?
This is a disciplinary system used in the Jr. High building.  Your child can 
receive check-marks for going to their locker during class, being late to 
class, not having their homework, throwing items in the classroom or 
hallway, being out of their seat without permission, disrupting class, etc.

1st checkmark:  Warning
2nd checkmark:  miss 5 minutes of break
3rd checkmark:  parent notification and isolated lunch
4th checkmark:  after school enrichment
5th checkmark:  referral to Mr. Garner

***Severe Misconduct will warrant an automatic office referral!***
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 What are good behavior parties?
We have a good behavior party at the end of each 6 weeks.  This can include 
pizza, sodas, movie time, free time outside, etc....

In order to attend, the student must not accumulate more than 3 checkmarks 
within the 6 week period.  Each 6 week period, the checkmarks start over.
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