Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- How is my child doing?
- How can I help my child?
- What do the experts say is 'typical' behavior for a five-year-old?
- What is the procedure at school when fights occur?
How is my child doing?
Be proactive. If you have ANY concerns, call Thornhill School
and leave a message for Ms. Nobusada to call you. (339-6800)Please just
call if you ever feel the need to discuss your child with me.
I will also give you my email address at Back to School Night
on Wednesday, September 7th.
How can I help my child?
Enjoy your child! Listen attentively to him/her.
Make sure your child gets plenty of rest and has a good
breakfast before sending him/her to school. Help your child be on time and send
homework folders and homework with your child at the end of every week.
Read to and with your child daily. Watch and encourage your
child to find letters and words s/he knows in everything you read together.
Help your child practice writing letters correctly(lowercase, especially)
in sand, in pudding, on white boards, etc.
Enjoy being with your child! Believe me, before you know it you
will be saying, "Where did the year go?"
What do the experts say is 'typical' behavior for a five-year-old?
From the American School Counselor Association-
Below are some general development milestones to help you
understand your child's progress over the school year. Keep in mind that every
child is different and may not fit perfectly into this framework.
WHERE THEY ARE
The average five-year-old is good, helpful, and conforming. He:
* Attempts only things he knows he can do.
* Needs attention, affection, and praise.
* Is energetic and fidgety
* Has a short attention span
* May show opposite extremes of behavior
* May become less well-behaved as the school year progresses
WHERE THEY ARE GOING
School isn't just academics: Your child's teachers are also
helping her grow socially. At five-years-old, your child is learning to
understand herself.
You can help by encouraging her as she:
* Develops a positive, realistic self-image.
* Learns to respect herself.
* Begins to understand her own uniqueness.
* Gains awareness of her feelings.
* Learns to express feelings.
* Learns how to participate in groups.
* Begins to learn from her mistakes.
What is the procedure at school when fights occur?
No fighting is allowed at Thornhill. Students who choose to do
so are immediately told to stop and are reminded of the rule. The
adult in charge will ask for both sides of the story and each child involved
will be given a chance to speak. Next, appropriate actions are encouraged
(apologies) and consequences are given.