This page will answer questions commonly asked by students and parents.
- When is lunch?
- Is there a snack time?
- Are we going to have parties?
- What about bringing in treats for birthdays?
- Are we going on any field trips?
- If I've forgotten something, can I call home?
- What if I didn't get to do my homework because of a situation I had no control over?
- What happens if I miss school?
- How are grades assigned?
- STI Grades & what symbols mean
When is lunch?
4th Grade lunch is from 11:30-11:50am with a 10 minute recess
outside--weather permitting.
Is there a snack time?
Since lunch is quite early, there is no snack time. Please do
have a healthy, nutritious breakfast before school or have it in
school!
Are we going to have parties?
There will only be 2 class parties. One for Christmas and one
before school closes for the summer.
What about bringing in treats for birthdays?
Parents may bring or send in cupcakes or treats to celebrate a
birthday with at least 3 days of advance notification. Cupcakes
and treats will have to be for the entire class.
Are we going on any field trips?
Yes. Normally, we will have 2 field trips. Destinations have yet
to be decided.
If I've forgotten something, can I call home?
Students have to maintain some sense of responsibility. Failure
to remember to bring something does not constitute an emergency
to call home for; in other words, NO!
What if I didn't get to do my homework because of a situation I had no control over?
Will be excused if accompanied by an email/note from a
parent/guardian explaining the circumstances. Homework assignment
will still have to be completed and returned with one day's grace
period.
What happens if I miss school?
You must submit your excuse note to the school office during
morning recess. A blue slip will be given for teacher(s)
signatures. Once signatures are secured, the blue slip is
returned to the office. ONLY THEN, is your absence excused. You
are then allowed 2 days to complete the make-up work. It is your
responsibility to ensure the work is completed & turned in to the
teacher. The teacher will not ask for it. If it is not turned in,
the student receives a ZERO.
How are grades assigned?
Tests = 50%
Classwork and homework = 40%
Participation = 10% (this includes agenda signatures, papers
turned in, folder signatures, etc.)
STI Grades & what symbols mean
Grades are posted on STI-usually weekly.
# means that student has not turned in the assignment. This eventually turns in to an F.
* means that student was excused from the assignment due to an excused absence & there was no time to make it up. This does NOT affect student's grades.