Mr. Norman

Dear Students and Parents/Guardians,

Welcome to a new school year! Our goal is to make the school experience for each student fun and enriching. This letter includes the grading procedures, behavior expectations, assignment policies, supply list, and contact information.  Please have this signed and returned to school by August 29th.

PositiveOutcomes CharterSchool has 4 core expectations for the students this year

                                                Be There, Be Ready

                                                Be Respectful

                                                Be Responsible

                                                Be Your Best

These core expectations will be used throughout the year in all areas of the school.

This letter will become page one of your journal.  If you have any questions please contact me by one of the methods listed below.

Contact Information

As a teacher and a parent I share in the success of your child. Since we share an interest in your child’s education, it is important that we can reach each other as needed.

            You can reach me through e-mail at

                        snorman@pocs.k12.de.us (school)

                                       Or

                        sbull1@comcast.com(home)

or by phone at school at 697-8805 x28

Please contact me if you have questions or concerns about your child’s progress in Social Studies/Science class. Because I believe communication is important, I would like to be able to contact you. Please supply contact information and send the bottom section of this page back to school with your child.

Grading Procedures

Grades are based on an accumulation of points for each assignment completed through the semester.  At the end of each marking period all points will be added up to arrive at the final grade. All work must be turned in on time or points will be deducted. Please see the box below.

Class participation

 I believe class participation is one of the more important aspects of a student’s experience in my classroom. My expectation is that students participate in all classroom activities. Participation in my classroom will lead to better grades and a more fulfilling educational experience.

Attendance Expectations
Students are expected to be in class every day.  Students who arrive after ½ of the class has elapsed will be marked absent.  Students who exceed 26 absences will receive a failing grade for the school year.  Students who are absent will receive a 0 for their participation grade.

Behavior Expectations

I expect all students to be on their best behavior in class.   Students are to treat each other with respect.  Students will not be allowed to act in any way that will interfere with the learning of others. 

Assignment Policies

Students will maintain a journal in both Science and Social Studies class. Students will be responsible for the organization and order in these journals, Students will have some assignments due outside of class.

Supply List

I require each student to have a supply of pen (blue or black only) or pencil, (2) Composition books, a supply of glue sticks and a great attitude for class.

Please read and sign this letter and return both to Mr. Norman by August 29, 2008.  Return of this form is worth 10 points.  This is the first opportunity that students have to earn points this year.

Your child will have a great year and a Positive Outcome!