Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
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What are some classroom routines for each week?
DOL is completed every day at the beginning of class and is due on Fridays. Accelerated Reader is required for all classes. Grade Recording Sheet goes home every Monday evening for parent review. Those signed and returned by Thursday earn extra points.Back to Top
How do I know which novels have a quiz for AR?
You can check in the library for quiz titles when we visit on Fridays. You can also check the school website at www.blountk12.org/Hmsweb/new_main_page.htm for a listing of all AR quizzes provided for novels.Back to Top
1. Pay attention to and learn the routines/procedures of each classroom. 2. Copy your agenda and homework from each class into your agenda planner each day. Know your test schedule for each week. 3. Stay organized by dividing your binder into separate subject areas, keeping a folder for loose papers, clean out your locker occasionally, and ask questions when you are not sure. 4. Complete all assignments and study for all tests.Back to Top
How can I, as a parent, keep up with my child's progress?
*Students are asked to write down each day's agenda and homework in their Agenda Planners for viewing at any time. The weekly agenda is also posted on the website by each Monday afternoon. *Students are given graded papers and are asked to record their grades on Mondays of each week. Initialed Grade Recording Sheets will earn extra points. *Check with the office to obtain a password to check your child's grades on Star Student as they are entered by the teachers. You must have internet access in order to do this. *Progress Reports are sent home with averages during the fifth week of each nine weeks. * Report Cards are sent home each nine weeks. * Call or email with any questions or concerns.Back to Top