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| Being prepared is the first step toward success! |
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What supplies does my 6th grader need?
General Supplies:
three-ring binder
loose-leaf paper
black, blue, and red pens
#2 pencils
colored pencils
dividers for notebook
ruler (with metric and standard units)
calculator
scissors
glue stick
compass
one box of tissues
protractor
highlighter
1/4" graph paper
Post-it type notes
spiral notebook
folder with fasteners
(Additional supplies may be requested.)
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| Doing your homework helps prepare you for the next day! |
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How much homework will my child have?
>>Your child can expect homework at least four nights perweek in all academic subjects. Typically, no more than 20 minutes of homework per subject, per night will be assigned (100 total minutes). Additionally, special area teachers may assign homework for students.
>>Homework for the five academic subjects should be filled out in your child's planner each day. For your convenience, the homework will also be available on this website(see link at left). Homework messages are usually updated by 4:30 pm daily.
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| We want you in school, but if you have to be out... |
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What should I do if my child is absent?
If the absence is short (1 or 2 days)...
>> Please send a note in with your child the day of their return, making sure to include the reason for the absence. Your child should give the note to their homeroom teacher.
>> It is the student's responsibility to collect, complete and submit any assignment missed due to absence within a reasonable amount of time.
>> The best time to gather missing work all at once is during homeroom, or at any other time each individual teacher specifies.
If the absence is longer (3 or more days)...
>> All of the above guidelines still apply, however some parents opt to pick up missed work from the school for the student to complete at home. To do so, please contact the guidance office at 410-887-5102.
>> Please only contact the guidance office for collecting missing work for absences 3 days or longer, AND if someone will be picking it up BEFORE the student's return.
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| You don't have to wait for a report card to learn about your child's progress. |
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How will I be able to keep track of my child's progress?
>>At the halfway point through each quarter, interim reports are sent home in an envelope to be signed. These reports not only include detailed information for the five academic subjects, but any special area reports as well. Parent-teacher conference nights occur the week following the interim report. Please check the interim envelope for conference information.
>>Additionally, at least once per quarter a printed progress report is sent home with students. On the report you will find updated information for the academic subject, including current averages and a list of missing work (if applicable). Students will have a limited amount of time to submit any missing work for partial credit.
>>Individual teachers will notify students throughout the quarter of their current academic progress, with grade report print-outs or grade postings.
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| Do your work on time, and you won't have to worry about late work policies! |
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What if my child has missing or incomplete work?
>>Any missing work needs to be made up as soon as possible for reduced credit. It is the student's responsibility to gather, complete and submit any missing assignments according to the individual teacher's procedures.
>>If your child has missing work due to an absence, the assignment should be made up and submitted within a reasonable amount of time so that credit is not reduced.
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| Your middle schooler needs parental support now more than ever! |
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How much help should I give my middle school child?
>>Middle school represents a huge leap as your child is responsible for seven classes each day and has to juggle the requirements for this. Have your child take a few minutes each night to organize papers in his/her binder. Make sure he/she has needed supplies and a quiet place to do homework.
>>You should not be doing your child's work obviously, but take a more supervisory role to be sure your child is working on/completing classwork and homework assignments. Checking the planner for each class's assignments and checking teacher websites can help you keep track of his/her assignments. Most teachers do give nightly homework. Helping your child stay organized and teaching time management skills are two great ways to help your child succeed.
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