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

1. What tests do the students have each week?
2. Does my child have homework?
3. Why does the homework change everyday?
4. How can I help my child study for the tests?
5. How can I get in touch with you?

What tests do the students have each week?

Each week there is a spelling test, vocabulary test, and reading 
test.  We 
will have a spelling test on Thursday of each week. If your child 
makes a 100
on Thursday, they do not have to take the test again on Friday.  
If they 
don't make a 100 on Thursday, they will retake the test on Friday 
and the 
highest of the two test scores will be recorded. The reading and 
vocabulary 
tests will be given on Friday of each week. During four day 
weeks, when we 
are out on Friday, we will take our first spelling test on 
Wednesday and the 
second one, if needed, will be given on Thursday.  Other tests 
will be on 
Thursday, as well.

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Does my child have homework?

Your child fills out an Agenda each day that lists homework for 
that day.

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Why does the homework change everyday?

Depending on time, we try to get all of our work accomplished 
during the 
day.  However, there are days that we just can't fit it in.  So, 
it needs to 
be completed for homework.

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How can I help my child study for the tests?

Practice, practice, practice!  Go over the spelling words every 
night.  
For Vocabulary words, practice reading them every night.  The 
reading test 
is a little more tricky.  Go over the reading story every night 
(read it to 
them on Monday and Tuesday, take turns reading pages on Wednesday 
and have 
your child read the entire story by Thursday night).  I know that 
this 
sounds like a lot, but the repetitiveness of this will help their 
fluency.

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How can I get in touch with you?

The best way is to write a note on your child's agenda.  I check 
this every 
day for notes.  The next best way is e-mail griggsc@k12tn.net.  
And lastly, 
call the school.  I will not be able to speak to you during 
school hours, 
but I will call you later.

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