Mrs. Peck

Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of
students and parents.

1. How do I find out what my child has for homework?
2. How does AR (accelerated reader) work?
3. How do I schedule a meeting with my child's teacher?
4. How do I track my child's progress?
5. How can I help my child at home?
6. How can I get updates on my child's AR progress?

How do I find out what my child has for homework?

Check your child's planner.  Everyday, for the last 5 minutes of the 
period,
your child copies down the homework from the homework chart on the 
board into
their planner.  If you need to verify that the homework is correct, call the
homework hotline, 771-1745 ext. 167 or check the homework section on 
this 
website.

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How does AR (accelerated reader) work?

Your child takes a STAR reading comprehension test at the beginning of 
each
trimester to find out what their ZPD (zone of proximal development) is.  
Point
goals are given based on the ZPD.  Students read AR books within their 
zone
and once finished take a test either in the library before school, at lunch 
or
after school or in my classroom.  If a book is worth 10 points and they 
score
90%, they receive 90% of the possible points-9 points.

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How do I schedule a meeting with my child's teacher?

Email or call the teacher, and then they will schedule a meeting.  This
usually takes place the 1st and 3rd Tuesday morning of each month, but 
schedules can be accomodated.

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How do I track my child's progress?

Ask you child to bring home their work when it is passed out.  You can also
have your child get a weekly progress report every Friday.  He/She will pick
this up in the office Friday morning and bring it to all of their teachers to
fill out.

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How can I help my child at home?

*  Check their planner and homework every night. 
*  Monitor their AR reading every night.  Ask them questions about what they
are reading and sign their reading log. 
* Check their backpack and binder frequently to make sure it is organized.  Do
not organize or clean it for them.  Make them do it. :)

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How can I get updates on my child's AR progress?

To check how many AR points your child currently has. Username is their ID
number and Password is their birthday (ie. 05/01/00.  You can also sign up to receive emails showing
your child's quiz or test results!!


https://hosted87.renlearn.com/287066/HomeConnect/Login.aspx

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