ACADEMIC RECOGNITION

Students in grades K -2 receive academic recognition quarterly. In order to be eligible for the Honor Roll, students must receive all E’s and S’s in all academic subjects ( i.e. Reading /Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies and have no “N” or “U” on the behavior section of the report card. To qualify for the Principal’s List, students must earn straight “E’s” and have no “N” or “U” on the behavior section of the report card.

Students in grades 3-5 receive academic recognition quarterly. In order to be eligible for the Honor Roll, students must have “A’s” and/or “B’s” and have no “N” or “U” on the behavior section of the report card. To qualify for the

Principal’s List, students must earn straight “A’s” and have no “N” or “U” on the behavior section of the report card.

  REPORT CARDS AND CONFERENCES

Report cards are issued four (4) times during the year, at the end of each nine (9) week grading period. A progress report is also sent home with each student in the middle of each nine-week grading period. This allows teachers and parents an extra opportunity to communicate regarding the student’s academic and behavioral progress.

Parent/ Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher conferences are held at the end of the first and third grading periods. During this time, your child’s teacher will have many things to share with you. Because the time frame is limited, please give consideration in advance to things you would like to discuss with the teacher. You may request a conference at any time during the year.

In addition, your child’s teacher is always as close as the telephone, or a letter. At Children First Academy we feel that the communication line between teacher-student-parent is of vital importance.

Homework

Homework is a bridge between the school and the home, between the teacher and the parent. It is not only important for reinforcement of academic concepts, but is used as a training tool for self-discipline. It is important for your child to learn to work independently, use his/her time wisely and develop a sense of responsibility. These are skills the student will need throughout his/her life.

Unfortunately, homework can sometimes become one of the obstacles to student success. A student’s inability to complete homework, whether due to lack of discipline or uncontrollable factors, can have a demoralizing effect. With this in mind, all homework assignments given will be carefully evaluated to ensure that they provide a clear benefit to the student. Please communicate with the teacher if you feel the homework is not appropriate.

   HOMEWORK GUIDELINES

 Homework is to be used to reinforce skills already taught, enhance independent study habits, and introduce material such as background for history or literature

 Homework assignments should be meaningful and applicable to the development of responsibility and academic growth

HOMEWORK REQUIREMENTS

 All major assignments, including final exams, science projects and major research reports will be announced as early as possible

 Teachers will monitor homework completion. Parents will be advised when homework is not turned in and completed on a regular basis

SUGGESTIONS FOR ASSISTING STUDENTS WITH HOMEWORK

 Have a positive attitude toward homework in all subjects. Statements such as, “It’s okay, I never understood math either, “ might convey the impression that you don’t believe this subject is important

 Require your child to show you his/her homework assignments every day. If there is any doubt about an assignment, contract your child’s teacher to verify the assignment

 Avoid criticizing an assignment or teacher in your child’s presence

 Ask the teacher for recommendations on what materials are available to help your student. Be patient in working with you child. Provide assistance, but do not do the homework for him/her. If the atmosphere becomes tense or if you cannot provide assistance, call the child’s teacher for help. Teachers are willing to assist the student before or after school if necessary.