ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance at school is critical for the student’s learning and achievement of course expectations. Each student has the responsibility to be in attendance at all classes and scheduled activities on time and with proper materials required for full participation.

If your child is to be absent, we request that you please call the school prior to 8:30 a.m. to report your child’s absence. During this time, the answering machine will be on to record your message. If a child is absent and we have not received word, we will attempt to telephone you. Students who arrive late at school must report to the office and receive a late slip.

HOMEWORK

Homework incorporates a wider definition than most students realize. Homework reinforces skills and concepts taught during class time, it helps students to develop self-discipline and self-motivation, it allows students to gain experience in research technique, it is a vehicle of communication between home and school. It includes:

• Completion of work not finished in class

• Completion of short term and long term assignments, research project

• Review of work covered that day; this review reinforces lessons taught

• Study for tests

Students who set aside time on a regular basis for homework, studying or reading have an advantage over those who don’t. Experience shows that the most common reason for difficulty is the inability to complete assignments as required. Students are encouraged to seek assistance and to take advantage of help offered by teachers, before, after, or during school hours. Missed assignments and homework are the responsibility of the student. Learning how to organize activities and plan ahead are lifelong skills.