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Homework
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| Homework for ill students may be requested after the second
consecutive day of the student’s absence.
The rationale for homework is to extend the learning begun at
school; promote independent study; encourage individual
initiative, provide for extra practice needed to perfect
fundamental skills; make use of resources outside the school;
recognize individual differences and enrich learning. The time
a child spends on homework assignments depends on the initiative
and ability of the student and also on the type of assignment
given. Long-range assignments are often given to middle or
upper grades. Not all homework is written. Study or reading
assignments are often given. Some type of homework should be
done daily. Classroom time is given for most assignments. Work
not completed in class will be an addition to assigned
homework.
Check your child’s comprehension by listening to him or her
read; then ask questions pertaining to the material read.
Whenever a written assignment is given, check to see if it is
neat, done correctly, and completed. A definite time and QUIET
PLACE should be set aside for home study. All homework is
expected to be completed and turned in on time.
In the middle school, homework not completed and turned in on
time will result in the student receiving a Missing Assignment
Notice. this sheet is to be taken home, signed by both the
student and the parent and returned the next day with the
assignment. All assignments must be completed. Failure to do
so will result in staying after school for one hour to complete
outstanding homework and to work on the current day’s homework.
Should staying after school not be an effective solution, an
individual contract will be designed to address the problem.
Late homework will result in a grade point reduction. |
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Promotions
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| Promotion from kindergarten or the primary grades will be
based on the level of maturity of the child and ability to
handle the academic program of the following grade.
A student earning a final “F” average in reading or math for
grades 3 and 4 or a final “F” average in English or math for
grades 5-8, must repeat the class or repeat these classes during
the summer with a final grade of “C” or above.
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Curriculum
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| Kindergarten: Emphasis is
on making the child’s first experience with school
successful and happy. Students are encouraged to work
and create independently and in a group setting. In
addition to the core curriculum, studies in religion,
technology, physical education, music, and foreign
language are also included.
Grades 1- 5: Emphasis is on
religion, reading, English, writing, math, science, and
social studies. The curriculum also includes
technology, physical education, health and foreign
language.
Grades 6-8: Strong
traditional core curriculum in religion, language arts
(emphasis on literature, composition), math (including
algebra), science, technology, foreign language, and
social studies. The Physical Education curriculum
includes overall physical fitness and health. Students’
leadership skills are encouraged in National Junior
Honor Society and other extracurricular and service
activities.
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Testing
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| Each spring, STCS will administer a series of
standardized tests as a means of assessing each
student’s progress and abilities. This improves
the instructional program as it relates to the
child as an individual and to the class as a
whole. Special testing may be administered by an
Education Psychologist to determine if a child
has a particular learning disability or
problem. Testing may be requested by the
teacher to help design a learning program for
the student. These tests may be administered at
the request of parents in cooperation with the
classroom teacher. Additional fees will be
charged for these tests.
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Records / Records Release
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| School records are kept on file in
the office. If address or phone numbers
change, the office should be notified
immediately. Cumulative records are
available for parents to review upon
request.
When a child transfers to another
school, all records of his/her progress
will be sent to that school upon signed
parental request/authorization. A
parent or legal guardian must sign a
Records Release form before the school
can transfer academic or health
records. Records of a personal nature;
i.e., disciplinary conference,
communication with professionals outside
of the school will not be released.
Academic records and report cards will
not be released until tuition and fees
are paid in full and school property has
been returned or paid for.
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Parent-Teacher
Conferences
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| Grades first through eight
will receive a mid-quarter
progress report. Please be sure
to ask your child for these
reports. These reports are to
be signed by the parent and
returned to the homeroom
teacher.
Report cards are generally
given one week after the end of
the quarter, with the exception
of the first quarter when they
are made available to parents to
review with the teacher on the
day of their scheduled
conference.
Parent/Teacher conferences
are scheduled twice a year, in
the fall and spring. The spring
conference is optional at the
request of parent and/or
teacher. The purpose of these
conferences is to discuss your
child’s progress as well as to
share information that would be
helpful to both parent and
teacher. Parents are requested
to turn off cell phones during
the conference time.
Informal reporting to a
parent takes place at other
times during the year as needed
through notes or telephone calls
home. |
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