Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
  1. When is homework given?
  2. When is homework due?
  3. When are spelling tests given?
  4. How are spelling tests graded?
  5. What is AR?



When is homework given?

Homework is given on every night except for Fridays and the days that we 
have a math test.
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When is homework due?

Homework is due the following morning unless a student is absent. If a 
student is absent they have the number of days missed to complete the make-
up work.
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When are spelling tests given?

Spelling tests are given on Fridays. Students should study their spelling 
words every night.
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How are spelling tests graded?

Correct spelling and capitalization is required on the first twenty words. 
On the dictation sentences, students must spell every word correctly, have
correct punctuation and capitalization to have the sentence counted as
correct.
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What is AR?

AR stands for Accelerated Reader. Accelerated Reader is a supplemental 
program to our reading curriculum. Students are given goals based on
individual ability in areas of percentage correct, points achieved, and book
level. Students take comprehension tests on books that they read and earn
points for passing scores. Each quarter new goals are set. Students receive
immediate feedback, and teachers are able to easily monitor progress and
offer intervention when necessary. Having goals gives students an incentive
to reach above their comfort levels and push themselves to go above and
beyond. (see more information under the accelerated reader navigation link)
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