Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
SOL is an acronym for "Standards of Learning". These are state-wide assessments. In third grade these assessments are Reading, Math, Science, and History. These assessments DO NOT determine advancement to the fourth grade. They are typically given the end of May. The third grade tests are based up information taught from kindergarten through third.Back to Top
Homework is given Monday through Thursday. Projects may run over weekends.Back to Top
Class begins at 8:30 a.m. and students are dismissed at 3:00 p.m.Back to Top
How long should it take my child to finish their homework?
Generally, homework should not take more than 45 minutes to complete. Occasionally however, it may take longer. For example, the day or two before a test, reviews make take longer to complete. Please understand this is to help your child achieve success on the test.Back to Top
Why does my child have a low grade?
Your child may have a "zero" (----) for one of two reasons: first, she was absent on the day the assignment was given or collected. Secondly, she may have forgotten to put her name on the assignment. I enter grades into my data base on the weekends. If I do not have an assignment or do not know to whom it belongs, your child will receive a TEMPORARY zero. The grade will be modified when the assignment is completed. If your child did not do the assignment and does not turn it in, the grade will remain a zero. If your child received a "0" as a grade, it will be recorded as "5".Back to Top
How can I stay informed of my child's grades?
Grades and graded papers are sent home every Tuesday. If you have any questions, please write a note or call. Please sign and return the grade sheets. All graded papers must be returned also.Back to Top